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9 Easy Steps For a Wildlife-Friendly Yard

Christine Becker
November 23, 2021

We can do minor things to make the most significant impact on the survival of wildlife right in our yards. This can be a beautiful step in the right direction for a balanced ecosystem. Here…

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14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing

Christine Becker
September 21, 2021

Nothing easier for pretty seasonal flowers than planting seeds in the fall. This process is imitating nature itself, but which seeds to fall sow? Join me as I discuss the 14 best seeds for successful…

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14 Best Smelling Plants For Your Yard!

Christine Becker
August 24, 2021

Nothing more heavenly than walking through your yard amidst the glorious smells of beautiful flowers! Put a smile on your face with these 14 best smelling plants for your yard. The 14 Best Smelling Plants…

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(Over) 60 Host Plants for Attracting Beautiful Butterflies to Your Yard!

Christine Becker
July 21, 2021

I like to call them flying jewels or flowers with wings. Butterflies add beauty and wonder to any garden. Having host plants for them to lay eggs makes it even better. Here are 50 to…

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Swallowtail Host Plants – What to Feed 6 Popular Swallowtail Butterflies

Christine Becker
July 1, 2021

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…

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Protect Flowers From Chickens – 8 Proven Tips

Christine Becker
June 7, 2021

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…

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

Christine Becker
May 14, 2021

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…

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Top 10 Yellow Perennials Pollinators Love

Christine Becker
April 27, 2021

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,…

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Native Sparrows – Get To Know These 15 Beautiful Birds

Christine Becker
April 8, 2021

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…

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Common Garden Mistakes to Avoid in Spring

8 Common Garden Mistakes to Avoid in Spring

Christine Becker
March 20, 2021

The first warm day has us yearning to work in our gardens. But wait! These 8 common garden mistakes will only cause harm to your early endeavors. Avoid them this spring! 8 Common Garden Mistakes…

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Preserving Beautiful Grassland Birds – 10 Key Steps

Christine Becker
March 7, 2021

A healthy grassland habitat says so much about the environment, and grassland birds are just a small part of a big picture. I love these birds and the habitat they live in, but it’s disappearing…

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15 Attractive Pet-Friendly House Plants You Can Safely Grow

15 Attractive Pet-Friendly House Plants

Christine Becker
February 21, 2021

House plants not only improve your home environment as far as bringing peace and tranquility, but they improve the quality of air you breathe. Certain ones can be harmful to animals, though. Here is a…

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Christine Becker
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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