Tomato Pruning Tips for Better Growth Focus on indeterminate varieties that keep growing all season Remove suckers from leaf axils to boost fruit production Prune early in the […]
6 Native Perennials to Plant This Fall Save Butterflies Next Spring! Milkweed Asclepias Host plant for Monarch caterpillars. Asters Symphyotrichum Late nectar for migrating butterflies. Joe-Pye Weed Eutrochium Tall clusters feed Monarchs & Swallowtails. Blazing Star Liatris Spiky purple blooms butterflies flock to. Coneflower Echinacea Nectar powerhouse for many butterfly species. Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia Bright blooms loved by Painted Ladies & Skippers. Plant once Bloom every year Feed pollinators
6 Native Perennials to Plant This Fall Save Butterflies Next Spring! Milkweed Asclepias Host plant for Monarch caterpillars. Asters Symphyotrichum Late nectar for migrating butterflies. Joe-Pye Weed Eutrochium […]
When carved pumpkins sit out too long, they can grow mold and bacteria harmful to wildlife. Raccoons, squirrels, and opossums may eat them and get sick. 劣 To protect them: Remove carved pumpkins after a few days Compost or safely dispose of moldy ones Offer only fresh scraps if feeding wildlife A little cleanup can prevent suffering. #PumpkinSafety #HalloweenCleanup #WildlifeAwareness
When carved pumpkins sit out too long, they can grow mold and bacteria harmful to wildlife. Raccoons, squirrels, and opossums may eat them and get sick. 劣 To […]
Bees Keep Our Plates Full They help pollinate nearly 75% of the worlds crop typesthats about 35% of global food production we depend on daily. 復 But in the U.S., scientists warn up to 70% of commercial honey bee colonies could vanish by 2025, driven by pesticides, parasites, habitat loss, and climate stress. Without them, pollination falters. Food security weakens. Life changes. The solution is in our hands: Plant pollinator-friendly flowers Stop harmful chemicals Protect the tiniest farmers on Earth #SaveTheBees
Bees Keep Our Plates Full They help pollinate nearly 75% of the worlds crop typesthats about 35% of global food production we depend on daily. 復 But in […]
A compact, colorful garden that keeps bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds busy from spring to fall. Every plant here earns its keep beauty, structure, and nectar in every inch. Lavender Zones 59, fragrant purple spikes for bees. Daisies Zones 49, cheerful whites that bloom for months. Wild Blue Indigo Zones 39, deep blue flowers early in summer. Pale Purple Coneflower Zones 39, soft pink petals full of nectar. Joe Pye Weed Zones 49, tall mauve clusters for butterflies. Blazing Star Zones 39, vertical purple blooms for late color. Wild Bergamot Zones 39, fragrant mauve flowers for bees hummingbirds. Black-Eyed Susan Zones 39, golden daisies that fill gaps with warmth. Mountain Mint Zones 38, silver leaves and tiny blooms buzzing with life. Planting tip: Place taller Joe Pye Weed and Blazing Star toward the back, fill the middle with Coneflower and Bergamot, and edge with Lavender and Daisies for a soft, fragrant border.
A compact, colorful garden that keeps bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds busy from spring to fall. Every plant here earns its keep beauty, structure, and nectar in every inch. […]
Fall might feel like gardening seasons big finale, but its actually the perfect time to sow these native flower seeds… Full sun partial shade Fall sowing ensures natural cold stratification Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis Zones 39 Brilliant scarlet spikes attracting late-migrating hummingbirds; thrives in moist soil. Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Zones 49 Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant bloomer; fall sowing improves germination. Foxglove Beardtongue Penstemon digitalis Zones 38 White spires for early butterflies; direct sow in late fall for strong roots. Blue Vervain Verbena hastata Zones 38 Violet-blue blooms loved by pollinators; prefers moist soil and winter chill. Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Zones 39 Tough prairie native that self-seeds easily and brightens any meadow. Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata Zones 36 Monarch host plant; sow before freeze to ensure spring germination. Bee Balm Monarda fistulosa Zones 38 Fragrant lavender blooms; natural fall chill breaks seed dormancy. Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata Zones 310 Cold-tolerant daisy with red-and-gold petals; blooms from summer to frost. Wild Bergamot Monarda punctata Zones 39 Aromatic pink-bracted beauty; perfect for fall sowing and pollinator meadows.
Fall might feel like gardening seasons big finale, but its actually the perfect time to sow these native flower seeds… Full sun partial shade Fall sowing ensures natural […]
A clean yard removes natures recycling system. Leaves return nutrients and shelter pollinators and soil life. Raking and bagging break the nutrient loop and harm biodiversity. Let the leaves decomposethey feed the earth that feeds you.
A clean yard removes natures recycling system. Leaves return nutrients and shelter pollinators and soil life. Raking and bagging break the nutrient loop and harm biodiversity. Let the […]
Tomatoes these 9 plants = less pests, more harvest Basil Boosts flavor & repels pests Marigolds Deters nematodes & aphids Chives Repels aphids and improves growth Borage Attracts pollinators, deters tomato hornworms Garlic Natural pest control for spider mites & more Parsley Attracts beneficial predatory insects Lettuce Provides ground cover & moisture retention Carrots Utilize root space efficiently Nasturtiums Trap crop for aphids & whiteflies Companion planting reduces pests, saves space, and boosts your tomato yield!
Tomatoes these 9 plants = less pests, more harvest Basil Boosts flavor & repels pests Marigolds Deters nematodes & aphids Chives Repels aphids and improves growth Borage Attracts […]
Sunflowers: Natures Radiant Healers More than just stunning blooms, sunflowers are environmental heroes. After the Chernobyl disaster, scientists learned these golden giants could absorb radioactive elements like cesium and strontium from soil and water. Through a process called phytoremediation, they were planted to help cleanse contaminated landproof that nature offers its own remedies, even after catastrophe. #Sunflowers #EnvironmentalRestoration
Sunflowers: Natures Radiant Healers More than just stunning blooms, sunflowers are environmental heroes. After the Chernobyl disaster, scientists learned these golden giants could absorb radioactive elements like cesium […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Mini Water Garden in a Pot Creating a mini water garden is easy and rewarding! Heres how to add tranquility to your space: 1 Choose a 12-inch deep, leak-proof pot. 2 Select plants: floating water lettuce, submerged hornwort, and marginal dwarf papyrus. 3 Fill with rainwater, place plants at various depths, and ensure 46 hours of sunlight. 4 Optional: Add fish, clean debris weekly, and top up water as needed.
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Mini Water Garden in a Pot Creating a mini water garden is easy and rewarding! Heres how to add tranquility to your space: […]