Posted by Lynn Byczynski on 14th Feb 2023
Birds, butterflies, and bees have all been in the news lately for the sad reason that they are in serious decline. As gardeners, we have the ability to help them by growing more of the plants they depend on, and growing them over a longer period of time. Many of us are already growing native plants in our landscapes to support birds and pollinators. Here are some ideas for helping even more in your vegetable garden.In early spring, while it’s sti… Read more
Posted by Lynn Byczynski on 31st Mar 2022
Many of summer’s best flowers are easily started from seed about 6-8 weeks before warm weather arrives. Seed-grown flowers save you money compared to buying plants. And our generous seed packs mean you can plant lots of flowers — for a beautiful yard, to attract pollinators, and to cut and bring inside. Not all flower varieties will bloom in the current year, though, so if you’re new to flower gardening, choose from the following varieties… Read more