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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.

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How to Choose Wildlife Houses (Birds Bees Bats Owls)

Published on April 14, 2018Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bee house with tubes of natural materials for nesting.

Want to provide safe nesting boxes for wildlife in your garden? See how to choose safe and eco-friendly houses for local birds, bees, bats, owls, and kestrels. There are more tips, projects, … [Read more...]

How to Identify Butterflies in Your Garden

Published on June 12, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Butterfly taking nectar from flower.

Need help identifying butterflies? These quick tips explain how to spot differences between butterfly groups, so you can grow the plants they need to thrive. If you are interested in providing … [Read more...]

Take the Bee Quiz and Test Your Bee Smarts

Published on March 31, 2017Last updated July 27, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bees returning to their hive.

Take this quick quiz and see how much you know about beesโ€”our favorite essential pollinators working around the world. Got extra smarts? See how much you know about … [Read more...]

How to Add Fish to a Backyard Garden Pond

Published on July 22, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Adding fish to a backyard pond.

Ready to add pond fish to your backyard garden pond? To ensure the fish and pond stay healthy, there are a few things to know first. Iโ€™ll walk you through the preparation checklist, and then show you … [Read more...]

How to Create a Garden Birds Love

Published on December 28, 2015Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bird eating berries in the garden.

Want a garden filled with beautiful birds and other beneficial pollinators? Thereโ€™s several things you can do to not only attract them, but keep them safe and nurtured as well. Every choice we make … [Read more...]

7 Incredible Discoveries in Backyard Gardens

Published on December 11, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Backyard finds.

How cool would it be to find dinosaur, prehistoric wolf, snaggletooth shark, or mammoth bones while digging in the garden? We recently explored What to Do if You Find Bones in Your … [Read more...]

The Magical Story of PeeBee the Lost Pigeon

Published on May 11, 2012Last updated October 13, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Peebee the pigeon.

One day we came home to find a homing pigeon waiting at our front door. This is the story of his voluntary stay with us during that summer. For more, also see how a hummingbird seemed to fall in … [Read more...]

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