Our family goes through, on average, two avocados a day. Living in the midwest, we probably won’t ever have a grove of avocado trees from […]
The Bee-Friendly Garden – Book Review
Book title: The Bee-Friendly Garden Authors: Kate Frey and Gretchen LeBuhn Release date: February 9, 2016 My rating: 4 stars Review: About 10 years ago […]
Tips for Extending the Life of Your Outdoor Wooden Deck
If your deck gets damaged or begins to become structurally unsound, repairing or replacing it can get pretty costly. Maintaining your deck is a much […]
Why Spiders Are Good In Our Garden
A lot of people tend to react to spiders – especially big ones – with fear. Garden spiders can get quite large, but before you […]
The Natural Beauty of Living Roofs
Last year when I was driving to a friend’s house I noticed this beautiful roof off in the distance. It had beautiful flowers and greenery […]
Eco-Friendly Lawn Tips
The green American lawn, with its well-groomed, square patch of grass, can come at an environmental price. Because a lawn that is nothing but grass […]
How to Choose the Right Composting System for Your Home
It’s the middle of winter but that doesn’t mean it’s too early or not a good time to think about your spring gardening chores. Composting […]
How to Make Your Own Birdseed Mix
How to Make Your Own Birdseed Mix Last week we talked about the importance of your commitment when you decide to start feeding the wild […]
How to Attract and Feed Wild Birds in the Winter
How to Attract and Feed Wild Birds in the Winter One of my favorite parts about living where I do is that every morning, when […]