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9 Beautiful Native Plants You Need for Your Midwest Garden

August 8, 2020 Christine Becker 3 Comments

beautiful native plants you need for your Midwest garden

Native plants are ideal for creating a perfect place for birds, butterflies, bees, and all pollinators to flourish. Native plants also are hardier and more disease resistant. Here are 9 beautiful ones for the Midwest that you want in your yard. 9 Beautiful Native Plants You … [Read more...] about 9 Beautiful Native Plants You Need for Your Midwest Garden

Backyard Gardening gardening, midwest garden, native plants

Want a Healthy August Garden? Do These 5 Important Things.

August 7, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

what to do in your august garden

I know all too well how easy it is to let the garden go in the "dog days of summer." Don't give up on your hard work yet! Here are 5 important things to check off your to-do list for a healthy August garden. Want a Healthy August Garden? Do These 5 Important Things. It's … [Read more...] about Want a Healthy August Garden? Do These 5 Important Things.

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The Beautiful Zinnia – 5 Fun Reasons You Need it in Your Yard

July 29, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

why you need the beautiful zinnia in your yard

There are so many gorgeous varieties of flowers in our world! You can choose from so many different annuals and perennials, but have you planted the zinnia? Here are 5 fun reasons you need it in your yard. The Beautiful Zinnia - 5 Fun Reasons You Need it in Your Yard My … [Read more...] about The Beautiful Zinnia – 5 Fun Reasons You Need it in Your Yard

Backyard Gardening annuals, save seeds, seed exchange, start seeds, zinnia

7 Flowers You’ll Want to Save Seeds From This Year – Step-by-Step Guide

July 29, 2020 Christine Becker 2 Comments

save seeds from these flowers

Not only is harvesting your seeds a super affordable way to have an abundant supply of beautiful flowers next year, but it's also enjoyable and easy. This step-by-step guide on how to save seeds highlights 7 flowers you'll want to have in your garden. 7 Flowers You'll Want … [Read more...] about 7 Flowers You’ll Want to Save Seeds From This Year – Step-by-Step Guide

Backyard Gardening, Seed Starting midwest gardening, save seeds, seed exchange, start seeds, zinnia

11 Delicious Container Vegetables You Can Easily Grow in a Pot

July 29, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

vegetables you can grow easily in containers

You don't have to have 15 acres of land to grow fresh vegetables. All you need is a little outside space, a few pots, and a little love for your plants, and you'll be greatly rewarded. Container vegetables to the rescue! 11 Delicious Container Vegetables You Can Easily Grow in … [Read more...] about 11 Delicious Container Vegetables You Can Easily Grow in a Pot

Backyard Gardening container vegetables, vegetable gardening, vegetables, vegetables grown in container

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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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