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DIY Raised Bed Screens to Keep Pests Away From Vegetables

Published on July 20, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetable bed with a squirrel screen over top to keep critters out.

If you need to keep animals like squirrels out of your raised garden beds or want to slow down pests like cabbage moths, these multi-purpose protective screens are a good addition to the … [Read more...]

14 Birdbath Planter Ideas for Your Garden

Published on June 7, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Birdbath planted with flowering succulents.

Discover creative ways to repurpose an old birdbath into a charming garden planter. Ideas include planting with annuals or succulents and crafting mini rock and fairy gardens. For more ideas, also … [Read more...]

DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen with Bug Hotel

Published on May 25, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Privacy garden wall with built-in bug hotel.

This freestanding DIY outdoor privacy screen can be built in an afternoon and adds both function and charm. I included built-in bug hotels to showcase favorite natural finds from the garden. This … [Read more...]

Do You Know Hummingbirds? Take the Quiz and Find Out!

Published on April 6, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird hovering near flowering.

Do you love hummingbirds? Take this fun and fast quiz to test your knowledge and discover fascinating facts about these tiny, beloved birds. Wondering when they'll appear in your area? This spring … [Read more...]

Make a House Wren Nesting Box (Free Plans)

Published on February 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

wren bird

Use these free building plans to build a wren nesting box for your backyard. This box is suitable for House, Carolina, Bewick's and other small wrens. I also have free instructions for … [Read more...]

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...]

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