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littlemissmartypants

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5. NCDOT plants lots of flowers all along NC highways.

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 08:46 AM

Aug 7

https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/environmental/wildflower/Pages/default.aspx

The N.C. Department of Transportation Wildflower Program began in 1985 as an integral part of highway beautification. Wildflower beds are installed and maintained across the state by Roadside Environmental personnel in each of the 14 highway divisions. Many of these beds are marked by NCDOT's wildflower sign.

NCDOT has published a booklet* to identify the wildflowers planted by the Department as well as some naturally occurring ones. In addition to colorful photos of the various wildflowers, the booklet contains suggested seeding recommendations for homeowners and the installation techniques used by Roadside Environmental personnel on large acreages.

~Remember, for your own safety, do not stop and pick the wildflowers.

*PDF Download of booklet: https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/environmental/wildflower/Documents/ncdot-wildflower-booklet.pdf

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Wildflowers as revolution: [View all] applegrove Aug 7 OP

Fact Check: Danish farmers are not required by law to grow flowers for bees sl8 Aug 7 #1

Thanks. It is an option not a requirement. applegrove Aug 7 #2

not required markie Aug 7 #3

Better than a mandate IbogaProject Aug 7 #6

I'm trying to imagine the Maga reaction to planting wildflowers for bees. Walleye Aug 7 #27

when i was there in april. i saw a huge bee. tulips. but all i saw was birches + pines + birds? bl/wh crows + english pansypoo53219 Aug 7 #4

NCDOT plants lots of flowers all along NC highways. littlemissmartypants Aug 7 #5

Certainly better than all the kudzu! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 7 #7

LOL! radical noodle Aug 7 #12

It was introduced as a way of consolidating earthern berms between fields -- for the benefit of farmers, supposedly. eppur_se_muova Aug 7 #20

I once met a woman who had radical noodle Aug 7 #26

True ! Also kudzu jelly -- recipes online or you can buy it from commercial makers ! nt eppur_se_muova Aug 7 #32

I've never seen that radical noodle Aug 7 #34

So, for those who are not aware of this. OldBaldy1701E Aug 7 #35

I love my wildflowers! KY_EnviroGuy Aug 7 #8

"what the hell is that old man doing?" applegrove Aug 7 #9

Just being outstanding ! nt eppur_se_muova Aug 7 #19

I have balance problems as well, so they probably think I'm drunk too. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 7 #28

It could be worse -- you could be wandering around on top of your roof, shouting at people. nt eppur_se_muova Aug 7 #33

We would see Black Eyed Susans along the highway. Delmette2.0 Aug 7 #18

Mine are about neck-high and produce lots of seeds in big fat pods. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 7 #30

Plant the appropriate milkweed for your region, and help Monarchs repopulate ... eppur_se_muova Aug 7 #21

Thank you - lots there to digest. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 7 #25

I "mandate" them in community gardens NJCher Aug 7 #10

Amazing. applegrove Aug 7 #11

Good on you, Cher! littlemissmartypants Aug 7 #14

TY and a Pic NJCher Aug 7 #23

You're welcome, Cher. It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing the picture! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Aug 7 #24

Good on you, Cher! littlemissmartypants Aug 7 #15

Most of my 1.5 acres is prairie restoration NickB79 Aug 7 #13

You're a hero! KY_EnviroGuy Aug 7 #31

America has literally millions of such projects. Botany Aug 7 #16

Great. applegrove Aug 7 #17

Thanks for the link ! As soon as I saw "Tallamy" I knew that was a good site ! nt eppur_se_muova Aug 7 #22

Smart move, thoughtful and beneficial wendyb-NC Aug 7 #29