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DIY Bee House Using Scrap Lumber

Published on September 12, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Turning scrap lumber into a bee house

Use this tutorial to make a simple bee house for wood-nesting bees in your garden. It uses leftover scraps of untreated 2x4s for an eco-friendly way to help native bees. We also have free nesting … [Read more...]

20 Native Plants You Can Grow From Cuttings

Published on September 3, 2024Last updated February 16, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

This plant list shares native plant species from the Southern Great Lakes Region in Canada and the United States that can be propagated by stem cuttings. For a detailed tutorial, see how to take … [Read more...]

12 Flowering Annuals You Can Grow From Cuttings

Published on September 2, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage of flowering annuals you can grow from cuttings

Root stem cuttings from favorite annuals like zinnias, begonias, and marigolds in water or potting mix to grow new plants. Once established, you can add to your garden or try coaxing blooms … [Read more...]

Give Your Dyson Vac a New Life With This Battery Hack

Published on July 24, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Dyson vac battery alternative

If your Dyson vacuum cleaner battery has long stopped working and the warranty has expired, this popular hack could help. By adding a simple adapter, the vac can run on common 20V power tool … [Read more...]

How to Save Seeds: Collecting Seeds From Your Garden Plants

Published on June 3, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage with bird eating seeds from flower head and collected seeds

Follow these tips to harvest and store seeds from your flowers, fruits, and veggies. With the right timing and storage, you'll have free seeds ready for next season. To make seeds last as long as … [Read more...]

Simple Trick to Save the Best Seeds from Your Garden

Published on May 25, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Favorite poppy flower marked in the garden for future seed saving.

Use this tip while your flowers are blooming to guarantee you save top-quality seeds for next yearโ€™s planting. The healthiest flowers, fruits, and vegetables have superior genetics, so be sure to mark … [Read more...]

How to Make Your Birdbath Safe for Birds

Published on May 14, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage of backyard birdbath and bird

The best birdbath is not only attractive in the garden but keeps birds safe. Use these tips to ensure your backyard birdbath is the right style and depth to provide a safe place for wild birds to … [Read more...]

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