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Have the fairies been visiting your house lately? If you’re expecting a visit from the wee winged creatures, you might want to stock up on some fairy supplies. After all, you wouldn’t want to make a fairy cry, would you? In all seriousness, if you’re going to host a birthday party and [...]
Fairies, fairies: everywhere you look, you see fairy wings and fairy crowns and books and more books about the wee creatures. Children are fascinated with the idea of fairyland. If you’re looking for the perfect birthday gift for a special child who’s entranced by the fairy realm, why not make them their very own miniature [...]
While it is spring here, it certainly hasn’t felt like spring in the last few weeks. The temperatures have been very wintery, yet the seedlings under the lights in my basement continue to grow. I started them weeks ago, long before I knew it was going to be a very cold spring. If you have [...]
Calling all bugs! When you’re creating your planting plan in the spring, it’s important to think about both predators and pollinators. Attracting beneficial insects to your garden will mean a healthier and more vibrant garden ecosystem. You’ll have predator insects to eat the invertebrates that eat your garden. You’ll have pollinator insects to help your [...]
Plan for a successful gardening season. What vegetables will you grow this year, and how will you make sure that you get the garden produce that you need?
How much garden produce does your family eat? Plan the spring garden in a few easy steps.
Delicious tomatoes are a delight to grow. Support healthy tomato plants by providing good growing conditions.
Can you grow produce in a wetland? Of course! Grow blueberries, cranberries, watercress and even stinging nettles.
Use nutrient-rich compost tea in the garden as a fertilizer and a natural pesticide.
If you have root vegetables in storage, integrate them into your seasonal meals.
