Morning glories will always have a special place in my heart as one of my favorite climbing vines. When I was a young girl, I would pass a trellis of morning glories entering my neighbor’s home. I always thought they were pretty but didn’t realize their true beauty and symbolism until later in life.
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 the Lake Michigan shoreline to check out the ice and wildlife.
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.
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 with a winter view of the Lake Michigan shoreline. General Info General: Lighthouse is on a privately owned island that … Read more
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 go-to add-on.
When it comes to choosing healthy garden plants, you have two choices; planting seeds or buying plants. Both have their own benefits.
In the Spring Early spring is about readiness. After months of cold soil and fluctuating temperatures, the goal is to plant in phases. That way, cold-hardy crops go in first, and tender crops wait until conditions are truly stable. The simplest approach: use tree blooms as your “go” signals. They won’t be perfect in every … Read more
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 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.
Are you a succulent lover? I am! Succulents are teeny, tiny smiles in succulent planters during the winter months for me.
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 Minnesota.
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 to help you achieve this.
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, I’m just exploring my options for photographing. Shhh! Don’t tell.
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 germinate. Having the exact knowledge of when a seed will germinate is important for a variety of reasons, the most important reasons are to save you time, energy, and money.
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.
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.
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.
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 and what makes them so popular?
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 you are looking for a great way to feed the birds and keep the squirrels at bay, look toward the seed.
European starlings (starlings for short) are about the size of a blackbird with glossy black plumage that has a metallic look to them. During the winter months, the birds sport white flecking to them