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Top pollinator annuals you need to grow

15 Top Pollinator Annuals You Need to Grow Now

Christine Becker
January 14, 2021

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…

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

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

Christine Becker
January 2, 2021

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…

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

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

Christine Becker
December 21, 2020

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…

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

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

Christine Becker
December 11, 2020

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…

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15 uncommon perennials you need in your garden right now

15 Uncommon Perennials You Need in Your Garden Right Now

Christine Becker
November 30, 2020

I love all the variety of flowers we get to choose from! But what about those gorgeous, uncommon perennials that aren’t as popular in the gardening world? Here are 15 you need right now and…

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create a perfect certified Monarch waystation in 7 expert tips

Create a Perfect Certified Monarch Waystation – 7 Expert Tips

Christine Becker
November 21, 2020

The iconic Monarch butterfly! We all know and love them, but how can we help them? Their population has decreased a low 90% over the past 20 years; they need our help! You can create…

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Beginner's guide to starting seed indoors 9 easy steps

Beginner’s Guide to Starting Seed Indoors – 9 Easy Steps

Christine Becker
November 16, 2020

Not only does starting seed indoors help you get a jumpstart in your garden, but it can also be substantial money savings. And you can grow varieties not easily found at your local greenhouse. But…

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birding etiquette - top 14 list of what not to do

Birding Etiquette – Top 14 List of What Not To Do ( Seriously )

Christine Becker
November 13, 2020

If you’re a birdwatcher, then you know the absolute thrill of seeing a new bird in your area. Or better yet, a bird so rare that people come from all over to see it. Birding…

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7 ways to truly prevent leggy seedlings

Leggy Seedlings! (7 Ways to Truly Prevent Them)

Christine Becker
November 5, 2020

One of the first things I look forward to after a long winter is starting seeds for my gardens. I love to jump-start my growing season early! Until I see leggy seedlings. Let’s talk about…

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10 very best garden catalogs that every gardener needs

10 Very Best Garden Catalogs Every Gardener Needs (& Why!)

Christine Becker
November 1, 2020

It’s so exciting to find new seeds or plants to add to the garden. That’s why I am like a kid in a candy store when it comes to garden catalogs, and I love looking…

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6 questions to ask yourself for a successful garden next year

6 Questions (to Ask Yourself) For a Successful Garden Next Year

Christine Becker
October 28, 2020

As our growing season comes to an end, it’s important to ask yourself these 6 questions to plan for a successful garden next year. Let’s grow pretty things! 6 Questions to Ask Yourself For a…

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41 most appreciated birdwatching gift ideas

The 41 Most Appreciated Birdwatching Gift Ideas

Christine Becker
October 17, 2020

The gift ideas listed in this article are the actual gifts I wished for, received and loved, or went out and bought after a holiday. Get ready to make your birder happy with these birdwatching…

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