Butterflies are among the most enchanting creatures to grace our gardens. They play a crucial role in pollination, making them an essential component of a healthy ecosystem. However, both butterflies and their larvae, the caterpillars, face numerous threats from predators that can significantly impact their populations to habitat loss. In this blog post, we’ll explore…
A sensory garden is a therapeutic space designed to engage the senses and provide a calming, interactive, and enriching environment benefiting people so they can relax and focus. For individuals with autism, sensory gardens can offer a sanctuary that stimulates the senses in a controlled, soothing way. Whether you’re creating a garden from scratch or…
One of the most common problems that you will find in the garden is dealing with pests. Among these, aphids are some of the most frequent pest you will encounter. There have been at least 4,000 aphid species found with probably more undiscovered. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore whether aphids are harmful or beneficial,…
Nut grass, also known as nutsedge, is a common and persistent weed that can be a real headache for gardeners. This hardy plant thrives in warm, wet conditions and can quickly take over your garden if not managed properly. I have been recently asked about how to control this beast of a plant so in…
Fall Webworms This year has been a rough year for gardeners trying to control fall webworms. I finally have control over most of the webworms in my garden and I want to give you advice on my experience with getting rid of them- and I didn’t have to use any chemicals. I have a pollinator…
Why Is It Important To Plant For Butterflies Within the last few years the world as a whole has seen a sharp decline in butterfly populations. A study done over the past 40 years by 3 different groups, the Shapiro transect from northern California, the North American Butterfly Association (NABA), and the iNaturalist web platform…
What Is Going On With The Acorns This Year? This year there seems to be a plethora of acorns everywhere. So why are there so many acorns this year? This seems to be a mystery that even scientists are not quite sure about. Read on to find out the possible causes of this strange phenomenon….
My Personal Experience With Hip Replacement This entire post is my personal experience with hip replacement surgery and afterwards. I have been an avid gardener for over 30 years and I love every bit of it. My own backyard is my personal paradise. I can spend hours working outside in my yard. It is my…
It is the perfect time of year to plant garlic. Garlic happens to be one of the most used vegetables in the world. That’s right, Garlic is a vegetable. Many people believe it to be an herb but it is considered a root vegetable since it grows below ground. It is used in a multitude…
How To Grow Carrots Carrots have to be one of the most loved vegetables around. They can be eaten raw or cooked a countless number of ways. They are packed with both vitamin A, B, and C as well as calcium. And quite frankly, carrots are super easy to grow. In addition, they grow wonderfully…
