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Companion Planting

Discover how companion planting with tomatoes and vegetables can attract beneficial pollinators and predators for a healthier garden.

Wild Bergamot

Discover how to cultivate wild bergamot from seed. Learn about sowing, growing, and attracting pollinators with this drought-tolerant prairie perennial.

Lance-Leaved Figwort

Prized in native gardens and restoration projects, discover the real value and beauty of Lance-Leaved Figwort to attract bees, butterflies, and birds like the Ruby-throated Hummingbird!

Understanding Soil

Explore the five soil layers and how they impact plant growth. Discover the importance of soil composition for healthy plants.

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Grow a Garden Full of Memories

Celebrate loved ones and honor ancestors by choosing specific plants that hold special meaning. Grow a garden full of cherished memories in your own backyard!

Favorite Easy-To-Grow Wildflower Combinations

Discover the best wildflower combinations like Zinnias and Cosmos for long-lasting blooms and attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial bugs to your garden. Easy to grow and perfect for colorful solutions in any space!

Gardening In Small Spaces

Discover how to optimize your small garden space with layers of plants and create stunning color combinations for year-round blooming.

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Starflower

Starflower is a plant that grows in the forest understory or as a groundcover in damp, shaded soils, occasionally on the banks of rivers and ponds.

My Mulberry Decided to Bear Fruit

Discover the excitement of harvesting mulberries, experimenting with microgreens, and enjoying the ripening vegetables in your garden. Get inspired by this gardener's journey!

Rough-stemmed goldenrod

Discover the native Rough-Stemmed Goldenrod: a clump-forming plant with serrated leaves and bright yellow blooms. Attract pollinators to your garden by adding native species – an excellent addition to any garden in late summer and early fall. Plus, debunked studies have confirmed that it isn't the cause of hay fever!

Hügelkultur for Winter Compost

Learn about hügelkultur raised beds for composting and attracting wildlife. Improve soil fertility, water retention and provide for sustainable plant growth.

Canada Violet

Canada Violet produces stunning, fragrant white flowers with a purple tint for many months from summer to fall.

Spike Mats Solution To Plants Being Dug Up

It is time to clear up the mess left by chipmunks and salvage my garden. Join me as I describe my battle with nature, some tips for keeping chipmunks away, and prepare for the colourful blooms of peonies in this article.

When to Start Seeds

Discover the best timing for starting seeds and ensure successful plant growth. Learn the factors to consider and get expert tips for a thriving garden.

Bee Hotel Research

See how Judith observes and researches bee & wasp diversity in her backyard. Learn how she prepares the area to attract more with the help of a summer installation of a bee hotel and other features like water sources and natural spaces.