This homemade peanut butter suet recipe feeds wild birds in the winter when food is scarce. It does not contain beef lard like traditional and store-bought suet. It's simple to make and well-loved by … [Read more...]
Ideas
Ideas including galleries of garden art ideas, raised beds, arbors, trellis, garden orbs, wheels in the garden, tool art, rusty garden decor, and more.
Welcome to Empress of Dirt
If you are new here, welcome! I've got creative and frugal home and garden ideas for you. Please, dig in and have a look around. My Garden This photo (above) was one of those rare great … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Use Burlap in the Garden + Craft & Decor Ideas
There are good reasons burlap (also known as hessian or jute) is so popular in the garden. It's inexpensive, biodegradable, solves a variety of plant problems, and the natural texture of the jute … [Read more...]
15 Sustainable Gift Ideas for Green Friends
What do you give a friend who leans toward minimalism and sustainability? Nothing. Or, practical, long-lasting useful items made with sustainability in mind. I've come up with a list of ideas for that … [Read more...]
10 Winter Hibernation Tips for Gardeners
For those of us who love gardening, there are two basic seasons: when we’re out there digging in the dirt and when we’re not. Winter may be inevitable but it doesn't have to douse our gardening souls. … [Read more...]
How to Understand Plant Names | Botanical Latin
This beginner's guide to botanical names shares the basics for gardeners wanting to get comfortable using the scientific names for plants. We also have a gardener's dictionary to help understand … [Read more...]
2019 Fall Hummingbird Migration
The arrival of hummingbirds in spring—seen here on the migration map—marks a milestone for many of us. But, after the summer nesting season, where do they go? Let’s have a look at the fall hummingbird … [Read more...]
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