Wildlife-friendly gardens add more enjoyment
— April 19, 2020Do you enjoy watching bees buzzing around your flowers, butterflies resting in the sun, or a fat toad sitting in a shady spot? Making your garden wildlife-friendly starts with knowing…
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Once a tree is planted, then the real work begins
— October 18, 2019George Monbiot, environmental activist, says “there is a magic machine that sucks carbon out of the air, costs very little, and builds itself. It’s called a tree. […] A natural…
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Super cool garden greens this chilly spring
— April 21, 2018University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Bill Davison, says “kale is at least 30-40 percent cooler than broccoli.” The reasoning behind this prevailing…
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Go fresh and grow your own strawberries
— June 9, 2018Have you had fresh strawberries yet this year? They are great when eaten fresh from the garden, and it is easy to grow your own. If you don’t grow them yet, consider planting some…
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Native plants in your landscape help bees and butterflies
— August 19, 2017The past few years have seen an increase in concern for helping pollinators and other insects. To me this is the top concern for anyone who is gardening. When I go back and…
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