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HELLO there. I'm Regina (she/her). This is a mess of a blog. *age is 30!*
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wiisagi-maiingan

I bought a state-specific wildflower seed mix that I sprinkled in my garden this year and the sprouts are everywhere. I am extremely excited to get my milkweed in there too; sprouts have onlt just started emerging for it.

I want to flood my home with bugs and plants and birds and all other critters that people think of as pests. I want my yard to have life.

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wiisagi-maiingan

If other USAmericans are looking to plant native wildflowers this spring and summer (wildflower mixes in stores are almost always European flowers), this is where I bought mine. You can search by region or just look up your specific state. It's also where I purchased my milkweed seeds.

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becquerelbutch

I love seeing milkweed come up! I have a few volunteers in my front bed I'm excited about.

One thing I highly recommend:

Always make sure to check individual components of the seed mix! the mix for my state contains at least two invasive species- baby's breath and blue cornflower alongside some plants that really are good options for my region.

Prairie Moon Nursery is a great option for some alternatives that has range maps and growing information alongside seeds, bare root, and young plants for sale!

And the Invasive Plant Atlas of North America and your state DNR or universities in your area websites will also have a page of plants that are invasive in your area and how to identify them.

Invasive.Org
invasive.org
Prairie Moon Nursery: Storefront
prairiemoon.com
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thefloralmenace

If you're struggling with the cost of living right now (reasonable), this is your PSA to...

  1. Google universities/colleges near you.
  2. If you can't get out to more than one, look up which one has the highest tuition.
  3. Look-up when the graduation date is
  4. Drive neighborhoods near the university the week before graduation

So much stuff gets left out on the curb. Wealthy college students tend to prioritize convenience over money, so instead of carefully reselling their perfectly good stuff, they frequently give it away or put it out with the trash because that's easier than moving, reselling, or donating. Take advantage of this.

I furnished pretty much my entire apartment from college giveaways and yardsales.

What I got for free:

  • Mattress and box springs
  • 2 10 ft area rugs
  • The massive 9-drawer chest (that has a label on the back that it was custom-made and shipped across the country) that my TV sits on.
  • Two 13 x 2 ft raised garden beds
  • My desk - just sanded it down and refinished it.
  • Three short stools
  • An organizer rack
  • Watering can
  • Tommy Bahama outdoor cooler (retails for $350)
  • Chairs
  • Shelves

What I got for cheap:

  • Two futons for $50
  • Custom coffee table with storage for $25
  • Three tall stools for $30
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thefloralmenace

Seeing all the tags where people are warning that picking stuff up OFF the curb is illegal in their area has the same vibes as the oranges in Grapes of Wrath, and I hope all your city councilmen get eaten by the live furniture from Monty Python.

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bookpdf

unfortunately i Do feel better when i clean my living space and eat enough fruits and veggies and go outside and generally remember i am a mammal :| real pity that knowing this does not make it easier to do those things

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