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Free Peony Bushes in Ten Minutes

Wildflower Seeds by Sandy Swegel In the last post, I talked about Grandma’s method for making rose bushes. Today, I have a method for peonies taught by my older friend’s great-grandmother who was born in the 19th century. It’s not a method I’ve been able to find on the internet but it is VERY reliable. […]

Free Rose Bushes in Less than Five Minutes

Wildflower Seeds by Sandy Swegel   This is going to be a short post because it only takes moments to act now to have free rose bushes growing in your yard next spring.  No lights, heaters, no fussing. The internet often calls this method of rose propagation “Grandma’s Mason Jar Method” because it’s how pioneer […]

Food for Fall Pollinators

Wildflower Seeds by Sandy Swegel Fall is a great time for birds and bears.  Gardens and natural areas are full of seeds and berries for getting the calories needed for winter.  Pollinators like bees, flies, butterflies, moths and insects need nectar and pollen food sources.  When I was in the foothills this weekend I noticed […]