Pollinators & Wildlife
An organic garden can be an ecosystem of it’s own. Thank you in advance for supporting pollinators and wildlife in your garden!
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Companion Planting 101 (w/ Garden Companion Planting Chart)
Curious about companion planting? Come dig in to learn what companion planting is, tips to get started, and how it can benefit your garden by attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, deterring pests, increase biodiversity, and more! A free printable companion planting…
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7 Best Easy Annual Companion Flowers to Grow from Seed
In my humble opinion, no garden is complete without flowers! They add a delightful pop of color, provide food for pollinators, and are often even less maintenance than growing food crops. Come learn about the 7 best annual companion flowers to…
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How to Turn Your Yard or Garden into a Certified Wildlife Habitat
Read along to learn how to transform your yard into a more equitable, sustainable, welcoming place for wildlife and pollinators. We’ll go over the five key components needed to qualify as a Certified Wildlife Habitat: food, water, shelter, places to raise…
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Organic Pest Control, Part 3: Over 25 Ways to Stop Pests from Destroying Your Garden!
Come learn about over 25 effective physical, biological, and organic “chemical” methods to control pests in your garden! A few examples we'll explore include the use of barriers, traps, beneficial insects, DIY natural sprays, soap, DE, and a few commercial products…
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How to Safely Move & Hang a Monarch Butterfly Chrysalis
There may be times in your journey of raising monarchs, or simply when you find them in your garden, that you may want to assist with relocating or hanging a chrysalis. Come see how to safely do this! If you are…
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Organic Pest Control, Part 1: How to Prevent Pests in the Garden
Pests are an inherent part of organic gardening, but there are many things you can do to reduce their presence and damage ~ naturally! Let's explore our philosophy and approach to pests, including defining exactly what a pest is, how you…
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All About Monarchs: How to Attract, Raise, & Release Monarch Butterflies
Read along to learn how to attract monarch butterflies to your garden, safely raise monarch caterpillars in an enclosure, and release them as butterflies! We'll also discuss their life cycle, potential issues, and how to keep them happy and healthy in…
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Spring Video Tour: Front Yard Garden Edition
Spring is in the air, and the front yard garden is on fire! Flowers are blooming. Bees are buzzing. Hummingbirds are zipping. The summer seedlings are happily planted. The deciduous trees are flush with new tender growth. Come cruise around the…