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Do Birds and Other Wild Animals Really Get Drunk?

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

Waxwing bird eating fermented berry from a tree.

Do birds really get drunk on fermented berries? What about squirrels, or bats, or elephants? Find out whatโ€™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 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Male and female cardinal on a tree in winter.

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

Meet Tanya of Lovely Greens (Isle of Man, UK)

Published on December 13, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Tanya Anderson of Lovely Greens by her allotment garden at Isle of Man.

Whatโ€™s it like to live and garden on the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom? Located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland, hereโ€™s a look at gardening life with Tanya of Lovely … [Read more...]

DIY Creative Garden Plantersโ€”Upcycled Sink, Bathtub, & Rowboat

Published on December 12, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bathtub used as a planter for giant agave plants and old sink holding succulents.

This garden features upcycled garden planters made from old household standards including a clawfoot bathtub, pedestal sink, toilet, gas cooker, and a rowboat. For more also see 40 Unique … [Read more...]

How To Make a Stone Birdhouse

Published on December 6, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Decorative stone birdhouses and a bluebird.

Make a decorative stone birdhouse for your garden with these step-by-step instructions. With the right adhesive, it can last outdoors for years. To make nesting boxes suitable for wild birds, see … [Read more...]

How to Identify Lavender (Hardy & Annual)

Published on December 5, 2020Last updated November 19, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Lavender flowering in the garden.

Not sure if your lavender is annual or perennial? Find out the three main types sold in Canada and the United States and why the annual variety is so distinct. If you would like more advice, this … [Read more...]

How to Dye Fabric With Lavender

Published on December 5, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Fabric dyed from lavender.

This lavender dye recipe comes from the book Seasonal Plant Dyes by Alicia Hall. Find out how to use lavender leaves to dye natural fibers. For tips on what supplies to use for fabric dyeing, … [Read more...]

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