If you want to water your plants and conserve water, consider an old-fashioned rain barrel. Rain barrels catch the water that runs down from your roof, storing it for later use in the garden. You can either make a rain barrel or buy one. Because of renewed interest in this … [Read more...]
Boost Immunity with this Super Easy Elderberry Jam
By John Moody Elderberry is an amazing thing. The University of Wisconsin calls it a true super fruit. Ancient people had slightly different ideas about the berries than we do - one of their earliest uses was as hair dye! In the middle ages, the berries were an important … [Read more...]
Flower Meanings Dictionary from A to Z: the Secret Victorian Era Language of Flowers
Floriography, the sending of secret messages via coded flower arrangements, was popular during the Victorian Era (between 1837 and 1901). But it was probably invented a lot earlier. Plants have been used as symbols for thousands of years. More complex arrangements sending … [Read more...]
How to Attract Birds to Your Yard and Garden
Attracting backyard birds and butterflies for bird watching Establishing a small wildlife sanctuary in your backyard will reward you by attracting a variety of birds and butterflies for you to enjoy viewing. Many will visit, and some may actually stay to nest and rear their young … [Read more...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Organic Gardening
The average homeowner may use dozens of potentially harmful chemicals in the garden to treat pests and diseases and to fertilize plants. However, there is a growing awareness that many of the chemicals we use in our yards over the long run may negatively affect the health of our … [Read more...]
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