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Two ways to have more birds in your yard

Gardening Tips by Sandy Swegel I was chatting with a local bird habitat specialist hoping for some tips on what I could plant or build that would attract more birds to my new garden. I was surprised as she struggled to think of flowers that might work. Then she blurted: “The biggest obstacle to birds […]

Two Ways to Guarantee Your Outdoor Seeds Grow

Seed Starting by Sandy Swegel The next few weeks are crucial for new gardeners. Every year in Spring, first-time gardeners buy some seeds and dig up a garden on the first really warm weekend and sprinkle the seeds out. Then they wait. For some, within the month, weather conditions will be good and they’ll have […]

Growing for Chickens

What to grow for your chickens By Sandy Swegel Reading our Facebook posts lately on how yummy eggs from backyard chickens are got me thinking about what makes homegrown eggs taste so much better than store eggs. A varied diet helps a lot. Commercial chickens pretty much get a straight corn-based diet with vitamins and […]