This summer I’d like to increase the number and kinds of birds that spend time in my yard. I have decided on four flowers that I will definitely plant in my garden this spring, and if I can I’ll add a few more!
1. Bee Balm grows about two to four feet high and blooms early in the summer. It is responsible for attracting hummingbirds to my yard! The blooms’ colors can be pink, red, or&hellip
Your garden is ready to get to work this spring, but you’re not sure where you need to get started! Use this handy list of tasks to get your garden cleaned up and ready to grow!f
Take a walk – walk around your garden and take inventory of plants that survived the winter and plants that may needreplaced
Pick up – collect any trash or stray papers that may have landed in your gardens or&hellip
We have finally reached the time of the year, where you should be starting your seeds. It is about time!!! Here are a couple steps to follow when starting your seeds, as well as some tools that may help increase your seeds’ success!
Step 1 – Decide which seeds work best in your area/region. Depending on your last frost date, you may be able to start seedlings 8 weeks prior, where as some seeds&hellip
Location: Midwest
As a gardener, I’m always looking for ways to save money and grow the most organic garden. I compost, I share seeds and plants with neighbors, I can my own produce . . . but every year I spend at least $300 watering my garden and lawn! That’s why I’m collecting rainwater this summer.
For centuries, people have collected runoff – our old house still has the&hellip
