Backyard and Balcony Gardening for Butterflies
Groundcovers That Attract Pollinators To Your Garden
Plant of the Month: Goldenrod Is More Than Just A Weed
Plant of the Month: Why Eco-Conscious Gardeners Love Delphiniums
Flower Power: What’s A CSF, And How Does It Work?
You’ve heard about a CSA, but what’s a CSF? Community Supported Flower subscriptions are taking off, and there are many reasons to get one!
Purple Power: Gardens Going Mauve, Lavender, Violet, And Every Shade In Between
Grow It, Don’t Mow It And No Mow May Aim To Create Climate-Friendly Habits
Holiday Gifts For The Garden’s Busiest Workers
Things You Can Do Throughout The Seasons To Keep Bee Hives Buzzing
We are well into autumn, and much of the wildlife in the Northern hemisphere is getting sleepy. The metabolism of hedgehogs and dormice slows as they get ready to hibernate. Insects and invertebrates are entering a state of suspended animation, finding shelter in our homes and yards. Just like mammals, their temperature drops while their […]
Plant A Native Garden Your Neighbors Will Love
Many believe native plants lead to an unkempt and messy garden full of unwanted insects. For these reasons, some municipalities and neighbourhoods regulate the use of native plants in yards. But there are many benefits to including these low-maintenance beauties in your landscape. These five easy tips will help you create an award-winning space worthy […]
5 Cool Ways You Can Practice Regenerative Agriculture At Home
With so many negative headlines and extreme weather events these days, it’s easy to feel anxious about climate change. But we can all lend Mother Nature a helping hand through regenerative gardening practices! Whether tending to a large backyard garden or just a few containers on a balcony, you can incorporate various techniques into your […]
Homestead 1839: A Farm With History Grows With The Past, Present, and Future In Mind
In West Burlington, Iowa, a farm called Homestead 1839 stands out from all the other fields. It has broken away from the monocultures growing across the state, focusing instead on regenerative agriculture and producing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for the community to enjoy. By connecting with the land and our past, Homestead 1839 […]
How To Encourage Pollination Inside A Greenhouse
We know pollination is essential to the success of our harvests, but what if your plants are inside a greenhouse? Greenhouse growing offers many perks, but sometimes pollinators can’t easily access the crops. Plants are protected from the wind, which also helps with pollination. And, the humidity factor plays a role, making pollen spores cling […]
Programs Helping People Build Pollinator Gardens
There is a lot of emphases these days on gardening organically to protect our soil and important pollinators. Many people are jumping on the bandwagon, and towns and cities across North America are backing gardeners making eco-friendly choices.
Born To Be Wild: Add Wildflowers To Your Garden
Most of us probably remember childhood car trips out of town, our windshields covered with insects hit on the way. We had to stop and clean them off; but these days, we hardly ever have to turn the wipers on. The countless stories about the human effect on biodiversity are nothing short of harrowing. The […]
The ABC’s Of Natural Beekeeping
As I’m about to write this blog, my last stare of procrastination falls on the perfect smelling flowers of my orange plant, plump and ready to burst open. I wonder what how the honey made from its nectar would taste? Those that grow their produce know that distinctive taste; the taste that brings a smile […]
Hearts Aflutter As Certain Butterflies Make Comeback
Not all hope is lost for the world’s important pollinators! A recent study has found butterflies in the UK are making somewhat of a comeback. The annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) found more than two-thirds of butterfly species were spotted in more abundant numbers last year compared to in 2017. Two of the rarest […]
How Technology Is Copying Nature To Get Important Work Done
Somebody once told me that the most civilized model for business is nature. He told me if people would stop fighting nature and look to it instead for inspiration and common sense, they would find the answers they need to succeed. A successful businessman himself, James Cox runs Method Seven, a company that designs grow […]
Do Your Part! Tips For Wildlife Conservation In The Garden
Here’s a scary thought: declining populations of pollinators is putting the existence of certain plants in jeopardy. In the U.S., the list of endangered pollinators includes two types of insects, four kinds of bats, 16 different birds, and 25 butterfly, skipper and moth species. You and I can do something about it! This year, plant […]
Neonicotinoid Pesticides Proven More Harmful
As if contributing to the magnitude of bee and butterfly losses wasn’t reason enough to greatly curb or cease use of neonicotinoid pesticides, recent news piles on added concerns. Bees & Pollinators Let’s start with the bees. Some may assume getting overly concerned about bee losses is silly, because their numbers inflate significantly each spring […]