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Deer resistant, native plants with winter interest for your butterfly gardens, including several butterfly host plants

PowerPoint presentation about Rain Gardens, featuring native plants, June 2019

PowerPoint presentation (pdf format) from Deer Forum II, held 10/24/2019

Article describing herbs to plant, tactics to use to attract beneficial bugs.

Article with plant lists of native, shade tolerant, deer "resistant" perennials for the Lake Keowee area

Article with lists of native, sun-loving, deer "resistant", pollinator, perennial plants for the Lake Keowee area

Tips, list of nectar plants, list of caterpillar food sources, by butterfly type; by South Carolina Wildlife Federation

Article about how to attract Eastern Bluebirds to your yard

Native trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous perennials for bees

Release form to accompany each photo, video or artwork donated to National Wildlife Federation

List of plant species non-native & invasive to our area, with specific, similar size/form native plant alternatives

One-page document describing how to create a backyard habitat for butterflies

Lake and Hills Garden Club celebrates thirty years of Gardening by Trowel and Error. Meetings and service activities are designed to stimulate knowledge and love of gardening, to aid in the protection of plants and wildlife, and to encourage civic beauty. Open to residents of Keowee Key and nearby communities.

Keowee Key: Framed against the Blue Ridge Mountains, the blue waters of Lake Keowee have been called the most beautiful in the South. Lake Keowee boasts 300 miles of shoreline, countless coves and islands, and the perfect climate for a year-round, active lifestyle. Amenities include The Club at Keowee, Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Fitness Center, walking trails and much more. Boating, fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding are favorite lake activities.