Butterflies are beautiful to watch flitting about the garden and they are essential pollinators for a large number of plants. Many butterfly populations are dwindling right now, but with a few minor tweaks in the garden, we can help save these pretty pollinators, and enjoy their beauty and benefit ... Read More about Attract Pretty Pollinators with an Irresistible Butterfly Garden
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Attract Butterflies, Bees, and Hummingbirds with a Small-Space Patio Pollinator Garden
With bees and other pollinator populations at risk, it's important that we do what we can to help out local bugs and birds. Planting the flowers that they need is an easy way to help these critters out, and you can do it even in a small container garden. As a bonus, if you attract pollinators to ... Read More about Attract Butterflies, Bees, and Hummingbirds with a Small-Space Patio Pollinator Garden
Patio Pollinators Seed Kit + Bug Hotel
Here's What You Get! The seed collection includes 6 annual flower varieties: Summer Jewel™ Lavender Salvia, Sparkler Blush Cleome, Asian Garden Celosia, Super Hero™ Spry Marigold, Purple Majesty Ornamental Millet, and Profusion Double Hot Cherry Zinnia that have been proven to attract ... Read More about Patio Pollinators Seed Kit + Bug Hotel
Herbal Guide to St. John’s Wort
St. John's wort is a cheerful, useful plant that any herbalist can easily add to her medicine cabinet. Here is the history of the plant and how to grow it (or forage it). Plus, learn the benefits St. John's wort, plus three different ways you can use it. Recently, I was out for a walk with ... Read More about Herbal Guide to St. John’s Wort
How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden + Why You Should
Ladybugs can be a very helpful ally in the fight against plant-damaging pests. Thankfully, it's fairly easy to get these cheery bugs into your garden, with these tips and tricks. Here's what you need to know about how to attract ladybugs to your garden—and why you should. Organic gardening is ... Read More about How to Attract Ladybugs to Your Garden + Why You Should
Mojito Mint Popsicles with Lemon and Honey
If you love the flavour of mojito, you've got to add a mojito mint plant to your garden! Not only is this prolific growing plant perfect to use in a mojito or lemonade, but I love using it to make mint popsicles. Learn about the mojito plant and how to make mint popsicles with lemon and ... Read More about Mojito Mint Popsicles with Lemon and Honey
Herbal Guide to Feverfew
Feverfew is a pretty, cheery flower that has some excellent medicinal benefits. From preventing migraines to helping with menstrual problems, this herb is a wonderful addition to any herbal garden. Here's how to grow, harvest, and use the feverfew plant. Perhaps, like me, you were wandering ... Read More about Herbal Guide to Feverfew
Herbal Guide to Chamomile: How to Grow & Harvest Chamomile Flowers
Chamomile is well known as a fragrant, soothing herb that's often enjoyed in a tea. However, chamomile flowers can offer so much more! Learn about the chamomile flower and why it's one of my favourite herbs to grow in my own garden. If gardens had yearbook superlatives, chamomile would ... Read More about Herbal Guide to Chamomile: How to Grow & Harvest Chamomile Flowers
Backyard Patio Project Update: My Healing Garden Backyard Remodel
Through my backyard remodel, I completely transformed my backyard by adding in a backyard patio, a healing garden, and outdoor entertaining space. This garden space is so near and dear to my heart. It's where I started my garden therapy and the inspiration for this website. Read more about what I ... Read More about Backyard Patio Project Update: My Healing Garden Backyard Remodel
The Beneficial Insects You Want to Have in Your Garden
Do you feel squeamish around bugs? Don't be! There are so many beneficial insects out there that help protect your garden from potentially damaging pests. This post will help you get to know the good bugs you absolutely want in your garden! Did you know that most insects are not pests at all? ... Read More about The Beneficial Insects You Want to Have in Your Garden
Natural Pest Control Spray with Herbs
Looking for a simple, natural, and effective way to deter pests? This pest control spray will encourage critters to move elsewhere and leave your garden alone! Here's how to custom mix a pest deterrent spray of your own using common herbs from your garden. There's a lot of things we want in ... Read More about Natural Pest Control Spray with Herbs
Backyard Wildlife Habitat: 30+ Projects and Ideas
If you want a thriving organic garden, you will need wildlife. I’m not talking deer, mice, and bears here, I’m talking bees, butterflies, ladybugs, birds, and other gardening pals, some that aren't even wild! To attract them, you will need backyard wildlife habitat. A backyard habitat provides food, ... Read More about Backyard Wildlife Habitat: 30+ Projects and Ideas