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Christine Becker

Swallowtail Host Plants – What to Feed 6 Popular Swallowtail Butterflies

July 1, 2021 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

Swallowtail butterflies are second in popularity after the iconic Monarch butterfly. They are big, beautiful, and colorful. But what Swallowtail host plants do you need? Find out now and how you can best support these beauties! Swallowtail Host Plants - What to Feed 6 Popular … [Read more...] about Swallowtail Host Plants – What to Feed 6 Popular Swallowtail Butterflies

Attracting Pollinators attracting butterflies, butterflies

Protect Flowers From Chickens – 8 Proven Tips

June 7, 2021 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

Nothing more frustrating to watch your beloved flowers get all torn up from the constant scratching of hens. I've had these feathered friends for decades, and these are 8 proven tips that work to protect flowers from chickens! 8 Proven Tips to Protect Flowers From … [Read more...] about Protect Flowers From Chickens – 8 Proven Tips

Gardening Solutions flower gardening, garden tips

Firecracker Plant Care – 5 Steps to Beautiful Flowers! (Pollinators Love This!)

May 14, 2021 Christine Becker 6 Comments

If you want to attract a massive amount of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, then the Firecracker plant, aka Cuphea or Cigar plant, is a must-have! Learn 5 easy steps in Firecracker plant care and get growing! Firecracker Plant Care - 5 Steps to Beautiful … [Read more...] about Firecracker Plant Care – 5 Steps to Beautiful Flowers! (Pollinators Love This!)

Backyard Gardening, Seed Starting annuals, pollinator garden

Top 10 Yellow Perennials Pollinators Love

April 27, 2021 Christine Becker 2 Comments

Not only is yellow a bright, cheerful color, but adding it to our garden is like adding rays of sunshine. Find out which 10 yellow perennials are not only beautiful but beneficial to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators! Top 10 Yellow Perennials Pollinators Love 1. … [Read more...] about Top 10 Yellow Perennials Pollinators Love

Attracting Pollinators perennials, pollinator garden

Native Sparrows – Get To Know These 15 Beautiful Birds

April 8, 2021 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

When some of us think of sparrows, we think of a small brown, dull bird that might even be invasive. This is the wrong image of native sparrows! Explore these 15 beautiful, endearing birds and learn why they are not only important but a bird you want in your yard! Native … [Read more...] about Native Sparrows – Get To Know These 15 Beautiful Birds

Birds birding, birdwatching

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Welcome to my little corner of beauty as I discuss the glory of gardening, attracting birds, bees and butterflies into your world, and being self-sustainable all in a natural and nature-friendly way. Let's grab a cup of coffee and explore the peace and beauty of this glorious natural world we live in. I’m happy to have you here.

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