Collecting and Planting Milkweed Seed
Collecting and planting milkweed seed is a way to make sure we have a future healthy monarch population.
Morning Glories Are One Of My Favorite Climbing Vines
One fall, shortly after buying a home, my neighbor bagged up the morning glory seed he had collected from his trellis and gave them to me.He said that if I planted them in spring to...
Kewaunee Wisconsin Lighthouse and Harbor
Kewaunee Wisconsin Lighthouse The Kewaunee Wisconsin lighthouse and harbor area make a good stop to look for birds, ducks, and eagles in winter. We normally make a couple of trips during the winter months along...
Mayapple Wildflower
Mayapple The mayapple plant’s scientific name is Podophyllum peltatum and is part of my running Wisconsin wildflower collection. The mayapple wildflower in Wisconsin was found on one of my walks through the Wisconsin woodland areas.
Baileys Harbor Birdcage Lighthouse
This morning’s tour is from along the winter shoreline of Lake Michigan in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. You will get a glimpse and 360-degree view of the island that the Baileys Harbor birdcage lighthouse sits on...
Chia Seed Muesli Overnight Oats Recipes
Chia Seed Muesli Overnight Oats Recipes I have been experimenting with chia seed muesli overnight oats recipes the past few days. Organic Chia Seeds are going to quickly replace flax-seed in my diet as my new...
Choosing Healthy Garden Plants
Choosing Healthy Garden Plants When it comes to choosing healthy garden plants, you have two choices; planting seeds or buying plants. Both have their own benefits.
Look To Nature When Deciding When To Plant Yearly Vegetable Gardens
Look To Nature When Deciding When To Plant Yearly Vegetable Gardens There has never been a fast and hard rule for timetables for the weather. Each year planting is different and can vary from the...
3 Things Gardeners Can Do To Help The Declining Honey Bee Population
Want to help out the declining honey bee population? I have put together a list of 3 things gardeners can do to help the declining honey bee population.
Dead Nettle Plant
Dead Nettle Plant Dead nettle plant is a Shade-loving perennial that is wonderful in hanging baskets and flower bed edging. Some people consider it a noxious weed. But, truth be told bees and hummingbirds love it.
For the Love of Succulents
For the Love of Succulents Are you a succulent lover? I am! Succulents are teeny, tiny smiles in succulent planters during the winter months for me.
Spam Museum Austin Minnesota
Either one loves Spam or hates it. There is no in-between! It is the popular selling Hormel Company’s brand of meat in a can, called Spam. Today, we are exploring the Spam Museum in Austin...
Picking the Right Gardening Tools
Picking the Right Gardening Tools If you’re thinking about taking your gardening seriously and getting out there every day to increase the attractiveness of your garden, then you will want to be picking the right gardening tools...
Wisconsin Wildflowers and Invasives
Wisconsin Wildflowers and Invasives Wisconsin wildflowers and invasives. Most of the photographs were taken while on walks along paths and through the woods. Well, at least I tell everyone I’m going for a walk. Really,...
Testing Seed Germination
Testing Seed Germination How long does it take seeds to germinate? There is a way to know when this will occur fairly easily by testing seed germination and how long it takes seeds to...
Growing Beans
Growing Beans String and lima beans are grown alike. There are two sorts low bush, vines, and bean vines that climb poles. Pole beans are best for small gardens.
Northern Cardinal
The northern cardinal is a mid-sized songbird wat are about 8-9 inches in length. The Male is a vibrant red, while the female is a reddish olive color.
Elements To Good Garden Soil
Elements To Good Garden Soil The soil is the storehouse for all good things. Knowledge of the elements to good garden soil is the key to growing strong and healthy garden plants.
7 of the Most Popular Christmas Trees
The countdown is underway and Christmas is coming, this has people turning their attention to their favorite tree farm to pick out their prize tree. What are the 7 of the most popular Christmas trees...
Grow Your Own Safflower Seed
Grow Your Own Safflower Seed Wildlife > Birds > Bird Recipes, Crafts, and Care Looking to keep the squirrels off your feeders? Try changing your birdseed. Birds like safflower seed squirrels dislike it. So, if...