by Sam Doll Now that fall is nearly upon us, it’s time to start thinking about planting grass seed! Don’t know what you are doing? Don’t worry. We are here to help. Here are our 5 tips for successfully planting grass seed this season: 1. The Season Matters While some warm-weather grasses, like […]
What Species of Milkweed is Best For You By Sam Doll Monarch Butterflies are amazing North American animals! Their iconic, colorful wings are actually warnings for potential predators. Those spots and strips are big caution signs saying: STOP; I TASTE BAD! Every year, the Monarchs embark on one of nature’s most astonishing mass migrations. This […]
Save the Pollinators Pollinators are the magic ingredient that makes our natural world work. They fuel lifecycles of entire ecosystems and are found everywhere flowering plants are. Humans are also incredibly dependent on pollinators. Pollinators come in all shapes and sizes. Honeybees, native bees, bumblebees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other wild critters are all […]
Wildflower Seeds What is a wildflower? Well, a wildflower is any flowering plant that has not been altered from its wild state. These plants have had no selective breeding, no genetic modification, and are all natural! These little beauties can be found in nearly any environment; from mountains to prairies, swamps to deserts! Wildflowers provide […]
Composting Basics by Sam Doll Composting seems like ‘all the rage’ right now! Taking some of your food and paper waste out of the landfill is a great way to reduce your waste, take care of the environment, and create an excellent supplement for your (or a lucky neighbor’s) garden! We’ll show you three ways […]
Vegetable Trellises by Sam Doll Spring is just around the corner. That means that it is time to start getting your garden prepped for the growing season! You’re probably busy cleaning, ordering, and planning your garden before you need to worry about getting those seeds in the ground. One DIY project you should consider is […]
Gifts for Gardners by Sam Doll Here are 7 must-have tools to keep in mind if you are looking for great gardening gifts for your favorite gardener. –Nisaku Japanese Hori Hori Garden Knife for 24.95 on amazon.com These compact garden tools feature serrated and straight edges that are perfect for a variety of garden […]
Kombucha Tips by Sam Doll Sweet, sour, fizzy, and funky; Kombucha (or ‘Booch” for those in the know ?) has been super trendy of late. This fermented tea drink is chock full of healthy probiotics, antioxidants, and good vibes! The thing is, it is pretty pricey at the supermarket. Most bottles of kombucha are […]
Canning Fruit by Sam Doll Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, local fruit. Whether it’s plump, Maine blueberries or sweet, Colorado peaches, every part of the country is offering up a local bounty of great unique fruits. The only problem is that it is hard to make these harvests last! Maybe want […]
The Importance of Learning Gardening by Sam Doll What do you think of when you imagine a classroom? Do you think of rows of desks, educational posters, a whiteboard with a professionally dressed teacher at the front? There may be a few toys or tablets with games designed to teach kids their alphabet or basic […]
