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Christine Becker

8 Tips for Attracting the First Springtime Butterflies

January 26, 2021 Christine Becker 2 Comments

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Nothing says "spring" like seeing those first springtime butterflies in our gardens. Learn which ones you'll see first and what you can do to not only attract them but sustain them when it seems so early in the season. 8 Tips for Attracting the First Springtime … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Attracting the First Springtime Butterflies

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15 Top Pollinator Annuals You Need to Grow Now

January 14, 2021 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

Top pollinator annuals you need to grow

I LOVE filling my deck and gardens with random containers filled with pollinator annuals. I love the customization of it and the variety. Here are 15 annuals you need to grow this year. 15 Top Pollinator Annuals You Need to Grow Now Perennials are excellent in so many … [Read more...] about 15 Top Pollinator Annuals You Need to Grow Now

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8 Essential Tips to Start Flower Gardening – Easy Beginner’s Guide

January 2, 2021 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

8 Easy Tips to Start Flower Gardening - Beginner's Essential Steps

Flowers are beautiful. It's a reward to look out your window and see them. But how to start? What are the most important steps? With these 8 easy steps for beginner flower gardening, you'll have flowers in no time! 8 Easy Tips to Start Flower Gardening - Beginner's … [Read more...] about 8 Essential Tips to Start Flower Gardening – Easy Beginner’s Guide

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12 Best Winter Interest Plants for the Midwest (and Northeast)

December 21, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

12 Best Winter Interest Plants for the Midwest (and Northeast)

If you live in the Midwest or any Northeastern area, you may appreciate having blasts of color from winter interest plants. These 12 ideas will spruce up any yard or landscape. 12 Best Winter Interest Plants for the Midwest (and Northeast) One of the most beautiful and … [Read more...] about 12 Best Winter Interest Plants for the Midwest (and Northeast)

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Wallet-Friendly Gardening – 20 Great Ideas to Create the Ultimate Garden

December 11, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

Wallet-Friendly Gardening - 20 Great Ideas to Create the Ultimate Garden

Gardening is a go-to for peace, accomplishment, and beauty. Especially now! In 2020, Americans spent $47.8 billion on lawn and gardening! You don't have to break the bank, though. Here are 20 wallet-friendly gardening ideas to create the ultimate garden. Wallet-friendly … [Read more...] about Wallet-Friendly Gardening – 20 Great Ideas to Create the Ultimate Garden

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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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