How to Truly Help Bees: Beekeepers Advice Skip the fruit! It can develop harmful bacteria and threaten the entire hive. Instead, set up a bee-friendly watering station: Use […]
Not all bugs are pests some protect your garden, pollinate your plants, or even make honey . Let them work their magic! Spraying kills them & poisons your lawn
Not all bugs are pests some protect your garden, pollinate your plants, or even make honey . Let them work their magic! Spraying kills them & poisons your […]
Save the Rusty Patched Bumblebee Plant These Flowers! This endangered pollinator needs early spring blooms to survive. The queen bumblebee emerges hungry and if she doesnt find nectar and pollen fast, she dies, and her colony never begins. Plant These Bee-Friendly Natives: Milkweed Asclepias Bee Balm Monarda Coneflowers Echinacea Wild Bergamot Anise Hyssop Agastache Golden Alexanders Zizia aurea Spiderwort Tradescantia Blue Giant Hyssop Joe-Pye Weed Eutrochium Wild Lupine Lupinus perennis Native Asters Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Prairie Clover Dalea Culvers Root Veronicastrum virginicum Every flower you plant makes a difference. Lets restore whats been lost and protect our native bees for good.
Save the Rusty Patched Bumblebee Plant These Flowers! This endangered pollinator needs early spring blooms to survive. The queen bumblebee emerges hungry and if she doesnt find nectar […]
In Australias extreme heat, certain flowers naturally ferment nectar into alcohol. When bees collect it, they may become intoxicated. To protect the hive, guard bees at the entrance prevent the affected bees from re-enteringsafeguarding the quality of the honey and the stability of the colony. A remarkable example of how nature self-regulates even the smallest societies.
In Australias extreme heat, certain flowers naturally ferment nectar into alcohol. When bees collect it, they may become intoxicated. To protect the hive, guard bees at the entrance […]
Were losing the light. Fireflies are vanishingnot by fate, but by our hand. Pesticides. Light pollution. Habitat loss. The amber comet firefly was nearly gone until someone noticed. Its not too late. Let your yard go wild Turn off floodlights Skip the sprays Plant native Protect the dark This isnt just about nostalgia. Its a warning. A chance. A spark we can still save. Let it glow. #SaveTheFireflies
Were losing the light. Fireflies are vanishingnot by fate, but by our hand. Pesticides. Light pollution. Habitat loss. The amber comet firefly was nearly gone until someone noticed. […]
October in the Garden Cooler days, cozy vibes, and plenty to do before winter: Harvest squash & pumpkins Plant garlic spring bulbs tulips, daffodils, crocus Enjoy and plant fall stars like chrysanthemums & dahlias Clean birdhouses, feeders & baths for winter Rake leaves or leave some for wildlife Collect pots & tools before frost 華 And dont forget: sit back with a warm drink and enjoy the colors.
October in the Garden Cooler days, cozy vibes, and plenty to do before winter: Harvest squash & pumpkins Plant garlic spring bulbs tulips, daffodils, crocus Enjoy and plant […]
20 Perennial Veggies You Can Plant Once & Harvest for Years Grow smarter, not harder. These resilient veggies return season after season, saving time, money, and effort: Asparagus, sorrel, rhubarb, chives, globe artichoke Horseradish, lovage, chicory, watercress, garlic Radicchio, Egyptian onions, groundnut, Jerusalem artichoke, angelica Capsicum, ostrich fern, sea kale, beans, wild leeks Tip: Mulch well and leave roots undisturbed to keep them thriving for decades.
20 Perennial Veggies You Can Plant Once & Harvest for Years Grow smarter, not harder. These resilient veggies return season after season, saving time, money, and effort: Asparagus, […]
Milkweed isnt just a plant its a lifeline. As fall settles in and seeds ripen, this is your moment to give butterflies a future. 曆 Why sow milkweed now Cold stratification happens naturally in winter Spring rains awaken seeds right on time Monarchs return looking for milkweed first How to scatter seeds early November Choose full-sun areas Lightly rake soil or press seeds onto bare ground Dont bury they need light to germinate Leave leaf litter as a natural blanket Plant once, support life for years.
Milkweed isnt just a plant its a lifeline. As fall settles in and seeds ripen, this is your moment to give butterflies a future. 曆 Why sow milkweed […]
From mighty oaks to resilient hickories, nuts are more than food theyre keystones of entire ecosystems. Walnuts & Hickories Support wildlife with nutrient-dense food and produce high-quality hardwood. Hazelnuts Small but mighty, these provide habitat and food for birds and small mammals. Beech & Oaks Acorns and beechnuts fuel deer, squirrels, and countless woodland creatures. Buckeyes & Horse Chestnut Often admired for beauty, though not all are edible for humans. Ginkgo & Blue Beech Ancient survivors that enrich biodiversity and thrive across regions. Each species plays a role feeding pollinators, enriching soils, and sustaining forests. Knowing them helps us protect both food sources and heritage trees for future generations.
From mighty oaks to resilient hickories, nuts are more than food theyre keystones of entire ecosystems. Walnuts & Hickories Support wildlife with nutrient-dense food and produce high-quality hardwood. […]
How Long Do Animals Stay Pregnant Elephant: 22 months The longest pregnancy of any land animal. Baby elephants take their time! 玲 Walrus: 15 months These marine mammals carry their pups for over a year before giving birth. Dolphin: 10 months Smart and social, dolphins have pregnancies similar in length to humans. Cow: 910 months Cows, like humans, have relatively long gestation for a farm animal. 鍊 Hippo: 8 months These water-loving giants have a shorter pregnancy than cows. Goat: 5 months Goats multiply quickly thanks to their relatively short gestation. Cat: 2 months Cats are fast reproducers with just a two-month pregnancy. Dog general: 2 months Most dog breeds have a quick 2-month turnaround. 輦 Kangaroo: 45 weeks Surprisingly short! Joeys are born tiny and develop in the pouch. Mouse: 3 weeks Mice multiply rapidly with one of the shortest gestations in mammals.
How Long Do Animals Stay Pregnant Elephant: 22 months The longest pregnancy of any land animal. Baby elephants take their time! 玲 Walrus: 15 months These marine mammals […]