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Deer-proofing Your Garden: Does Anything Really Work?

Published on March 10, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Deer standing in home flower garden.

Deer can cause a lot of destruction in a home garden. Can we really keep them out or stop them from eating our plants? Let's look at popular recommendations for deterring deer and find out which tips … [Read more...]

What Hummingbirds Really Need to Thrive (Beyond Flowers)

Published on February 7, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird nest with two eggs.

While flower nectar is important for hummingbirds, they need more than nectar-rich plants to survive. See what you can do to provide suitable native habitat with places to nest and forgo the use of … [Read more...]

Free Nesting Box Building Plans for Wild Birds

Published on January 21, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Nesting boxes for bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens.

Nesting boxes, or birdhouses as they are often called, provide shelter for mated birds to raise their offspring. But, it’s not one size fits all: each bird species has different housing needs. Check … [Read more...]

Homemade Peanut Butter Suet for Birds (Easy Recipe)

Published on November 28, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Mixing homemade peanut butter suet for wild birds.

This homemade peanut butter suet recipe feeds wild birds in the winter when food is scarce. It's a simple way to make suet without lard and well-loved by various birds including woodpeckers and … [Read more...]

How To Welcome Dragonflies To Your Garden

Published on September 16, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Dragonfly in the garden.

Want to attract dragonflies to your garden? It's all about water, plants, and animals. You'll need a pond with aquatic plants and diverse natural habitat to support native wildlife including … [Read more...]

Fall Garden Checklist & Helpful Reminders (Printable)

Published on September 9, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Fall Garden Checklist

This fall garden checklist covers sowing and planting for spring, cleanup and organizing, and what to leave to sustain wildlife over the winter in a cold climate. Tasks are listed by priority to … [Read more...]

2022 Fall Hummingbird Migration (Canada & United States)

Published on August 16, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Fall hummingbird migration map for the United States and Canada.

The fall hummingbird migration south from parts of Canada and the United States begins as temperatures start to cool. When it begins depends on the location and how far they have to travel. Find out … [Read more...]

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