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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...]

How to Make Seed Tapes for Better Tiny Seed Sowing

Published on January 24, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Supplies for making carrot seed tapes.

Tiny seeds like carrot, broccoli, and poppy can be tricky to sow, often washed away by rain and wind. Create homemade seed tapes to keep them in place and help them sprout exactly where you … [Read more...]

Growing Vegetables: Weekly Indoor & Outdoor Seed Sowing Plan (Ebook)

Published on December 21, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetable crops including summer squash and tomatoes growing in the garden.

Take the stress out of vegetable gardening with this weekly plan for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors from spring to fall. With some simple organization you can ensure your veggie garden is timed … [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 Grow Hollyhocks (Alcea) & Rust-Resistant Varieties

Published on November 30, 2020Last updated October 9, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Red and pink hollyhocks growing in the garden.

Use these tips to grow hollyhocks in your garden and find out which varieties offer some rust-resistance. These old-fashioned flowers have been popular for generations. Delphiniums are another … [Read more...]

20 Spring Bulbs For Pollinators

Published on September 8, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Early spring flowering bulb in garden.

When it comes to helping pollinators in spring, not all flowering bulbs provide the nectar bees and other insects need. Find out which early spring flowers provide nourishment for emerging … [Read more...]

How to Replace Lawn With Wildflower Seed Mix

Published on August 15, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Grass lawn and wildflower lawn.

Looking to reduce or replace your grass lawn? Try eco-friendly options like wildflowers, clover, or fescue mixes suited to zones 3 to 9 in Canada and the U.S. Also see How to Grow a … [Read more...]

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