by Daphne Winslow | Dec 27, 2025 | gardening
Choosing the Right Plants Diverse Flora One of the first things I learned while creating my pollinator-friendly garden was just how important variety is. Plants like coneflowers, sunflowers, and black-eyed Susans are not just pretty; they’re magnets for pollinators....
by Daphne Winslow | Dec 27, 2025 | gardening
Selecting the Right Plants Diversity Is Key When I first decided to create a pollinator-friendly garden, the first thing I learned was the importance of plant diversity. You want to include a variety of flowers that bloom at different times throughout the season. This...
by Daphne Winslow | Dec 27, 2025 | organic gardening
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...
by Daphne Winslow | Oct 26, 2008 | gardening
Peak Moment 87: In summer 2006 Judy Alexander embarked on an experiment to see how much food she could grow, and how many neighbors could benefit, from the garden around her house. Check out her homegrown rainwater collection and irrigation system – watering her...
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