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Wildlife is as important as plants in a garden. These tips show how to welcome pollinators and other wild things into the garden with recommended plants, organic garden practices, and garden designs that provide vital food and habitat.

18 Sweet Ways to Memorialize Beloved Pets

Published on January 30, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

If you’ve ever loved a pet, you know how the funny, dear, and silly memories linger long after they’re gone. These ideas offer creative ways to honor them at home or in the garden. If you have a … [Read more...]

Naturally Crafty: Stuff to Make From and For the Garden

Published on December 29, 2020Last updated June 8, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

If you like your garden art on the wild side, Naturally Crafty may be for you. This new ebook features ideas for making stuff from and for your garden using branches, flowers, and other … [Read more...]

Do Birds and Other Wild Animals Really Get Drunk?

Published on December 19, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Do birds really get drunk on fermented berries? What about squirrels, or bats, or elephants? Find out what’s really going on when wild animals consume alcohol and overdo the natural bubbly. For … [Read more...]

How Wild Birds Survive in Freezing Weather

Published on December 16, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

How do birds manage to survive freezing cold temperatures when we’re hiding indoors avoiding frostbite? Nature has equipped them with some clever mechanisms to combat the cold. Want to … [Read more...]

What is Plant Grafting? Beginner Tips For Home Gardeners

Published on December 3, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plant grafting is a propagation method dating back thousands of years where a stem (scion) is fused to a rootstock to create a new plant. Find out how to get started grafting fruit trees and rose … [Read more...]

How to Clean Animal Bones for Display

Published on November 23, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Ready to clean animal bones? This tutorial provides a clear, step-by-step process for bleaching and whitening bones—a final step in preparing degreased animal bones for display. For more posts on … [Read more...]

What to Buy Your New Cat (Beyond the Basics)

Published on October 4, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Beyond the basics for indoor cat care, there are several other essential and nice-to-have items to provide a safe and engaging home environment. These are some of my favorite picks for our newly … [Read more...]

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