If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my email list. Thanks for visiting!While growing your own vegetables may seem like a lot of work, there’s nothing like biting into a nice ripe tomato and thinking “I grew this myself”. Gardening provides a great workout with proven stress relief, along with beautiful [...]

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Birds add color, life and beauty to any garden.  Follow these tips and you’ll have a feather filled garden in no time.
Birds need shelter to be happy.  Simple enough to take care of, birdhouses can be purchased from many types of stores, but it’s cheaper and often more effective to build [...]

Choosing the right plants and flowers for your garden is important for making it look beautiful but the best gardens also incorporate local wildlife including butterflies and birds for that extra special touch.  Make your garden more attractive to your animal neighbors by adding a few extra touches to it.  Fill the needs of most [...]

Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary on a balcony, rooftop or a busy city street.  You can easily accentuate the welcoming look of a deck or patio with colourful pots of annuals, or fill your window boxes with beautiful shrub roses or any number of small perennials. Whether you arrange your pots in a [...]

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Butterly gardening is the art of growing flowers and plants that will attract these colorful and dainty creatues to your garden.  While your garden can delight your family and visitors with beautiful butterflies you will also want to create a safe habitat for them.  Consider your pets in deciding whether or not [...]