Creating a Welcoming Habitat Understanding Pollinator Needs Alright, first thing’s first—if we want to attract bees and butterflies to our gardens, we’ve gotta understand what makes them tick. Pollinators, like bees and butterflies, are drawn to specific habitats and...
Compost: The Gardener’s Gold What is Compost? Compost is like magic for your garden, transforming kitchen scraps and yard waste into a nutritious treasure for your soil. If you ever wondered what to do with those vegetable peels or fallen leaves, composting is...
Understanding Native Plants Defining Native Plants When I first dove into gardening, the term “native plants” popped up quite a bit, but I had no clue what it really meant. In short, native plants are those species that naturally occur in a particular...
Planning Your DIY Greenhouse Choosing the Right Location When I first decided to build my own greenhouse, the location was my top priority. Finding a sunny spot was key because I wanted to maximize the sunlight exposure for my plants. Remember, the more sun, the...
Understanding Your Space Assessing Sunlight and Moisture One of the first things I learned as I got into gardening was how crucial it is to understand the environment you’re working with. I walked around my yard many times, noting where the sun hit the hardest and...
