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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...]

DIY Giant Garden Art Bird Nest

Published on May 26, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Giant bird nest made from tree branches.

Go big with your garden art! This giant DIY garden art bird nest is made from scrap tree branches and a couple of dollar store supplies. It's a perfect addition to the top of a garden shed. If you … [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...]

A Sweet Encounter: Hummingbird’s Fascination With a Cat

Published on January 15, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Cat watching hummingbird in garden.

Last summer, we witnessed the most unexpected encounterโ€”a hummingbird that seemed totally captivated by our cat, fluttering around and watching its every move. It was like the little bird had found … [Read more...]

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