by Whitney Anderson | May 1, 2022 | Birds, Wildlife
I love all of our backyard birds and a few years ago I decided to put up a birdhouse. I wanted to help the birds have a place to nest and I wanted some bug hunters for my garden. I hung the box right on the garden fence. Smart, right? No, definitely not. I want to...
by Whitney Anderson | Apr 7, 2022 | Birds, Wildlife
If you are new to birdwatching, here are some great resources to help you learn more about birds and learn to identify them. These apps, books and resources have been invaluable to me as I learn more. Helpful Birdwatching Apps Merlin Bird ID (by Cornell) This is a...
by Whitney Anderson | Mar 15, 2022 | Flowers, Gardening, Native Plants
Pollinators are so important in our gardens and in our ecosystem. In my earlier days of gardening, I had a few issues with pollination, so I set out to learn how to attract pollinators to help my plants. I am going to share with you what I learned. Here are some tips:...
by Whitney Anderson | Jan 18, 2022 | Gardening
When I was first starting out, growing from seed seemed daunting, but with a few tips and the right equipment, it’s pretty easy. Right now, lots of people are trying to figure out how to start seeds indoors, so I thought I would answer the top questions about...
by Whitney Anderson | Jan 2, 2022 | Gardening
Last year, I expanded my raised bed garden. My plan was to garden in-ground this time to save money and to try something different. Once we got into the project, I realized that plan wouldn’t work. My garden is on a gentle slope that seemed harmless before, but...
