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15 May

Milkweed – The Elixir of Life for the Monarch Butterfly

We all know that monarch butterflies are decreasing in numbers here in the United States. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, butter...

28 Apr

All post, Guest Post, Life Empty Nesting

Creating a Senior-Friendly Garden: Tips and Ideas

April 28, 2025
By Claire Wilson
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30 seconds summary Making a senior friendly garden means designing a place that focuses on comfort, easy access, and safety. Begin...

16 Mar

All post, Spring

No Mow March – Yes, It’s a Thing

You've heard of dry January, well now it's No Mow March, and yes, it's a thing! Granted, it doesn't relate to alcohol, however No Mow M...

09 Mar

All post, Guest Post, Plants & Flowers, Spring

How Bird Feeders Can Transform Your Outdoor Space

March 19, 2025
By Henry Liu
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Gardening has always been one of my favorite ways to relax, unwind, and reconnect with nature. But beyond planting flowers and shrubs, ...

08 Mar

All post, Gardening Ideas, Plants & Flowers, Spring, Summer

Songbirds Attracted to Summer Flowers-Benefits of Songbirds

We all hear it, that is, those of us who are up early! That crazy cacophony of discords in early morning right before sunrise. Birds ch...

26 Feb

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Top Gardening Tips for Seniors: Boost Your Health with Nature

February 26, 2025
By Claire Wilson
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30 Seconds Summary ● Gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic activity for seniors, offering physical, mental, and emotional health b...

08 Feb

All post, Basics of Gardening, Summer, Sustainability

Topsoil – On the Verge of Extinction (Part 1)

I recently read an article in a Time Magazine regarding topsoil. I was taken aback! As a gardener, I think I always took soil for grant...

02 Feb

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Composite Decking – How to Incorporate Beginner-Friendly Garden Features

February 14, 2025
By Claire Wilson
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Quick Review: • Is your yard or patio not quite looking how you’d like? Composite decking, combined with simple garden accessories th...

29 Jan

All post, Holidays, Sustainability, Winter

Making Spent Christmas Trees Ecologically Friendly

Christmas has past, the decorations are all put away, and you're now settling in for a "long winters' nap" full of frigid, windy nights...

24 Jan

All post, Decorating, Plants & Flowers

Bouquets Made From Budget Friendly Grocery Store Flowers

If you're like me, you do not like purchasing flower bouquets from florists. In my opinion, they are quite pricey, especially when you ...

25 Oct

All post, Basics of Gardening, Fall, Sustainability

What To Do With All Those Autumn Leaves?

To Rake or Not to Rake? Leave the Leaves When I was a little girl my family had a yearly fall tradition. From late October through mid...

02 Oct

All post, Decorating, Fall

Pictures of Autumn Scenes – Images to Inspire

October 26, 2024
By admin
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Pictures of Autumn Scenes – Images to Inspire It seems where I live, the autumn is getting squeezed between summer and winter. I l...