Each female monarch butterfly lays one egg on an individual milkweed plant, depositing up to 100 eggs daily. The only food source for the caterpillar is milkweed plants. For that reason, it is important to have a healthy milkweed population.
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 Lighthouse and harbor area make a beautiful stop along the Lake Michigan shoreline in eastern Wisconsin. In winter, this stretch of shoreline is especially interesting for icy harbor views, winter birds, ducks, and the chance to spot bald eagles along the water.
We usually make a couple of trips each winter to Kewaunee to check the ice conditions, look for wildlife, and walk out for a closer view of the lighthouse and harbor. It is one of those places that can look completely different from one visit to the next depending on wind, waves, and temperature.
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 winter view along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, offers a glimpse of the island where the Baileys Harbor Bird Cage Lighthouse stands. From this stretch of shoreline, you can see the island from a distance and enjoy the icy waters and quiet beauty of Door County in winter.
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.
The SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota, is one of those roadside stops that is unusual enough to be memorable whether you already love SPAM or have never been tempted to buy a can. Located in the hometown of Hormel Foods, the museum mixes food history, pop culture, military history, and a healthy amount of humor.
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.