Getting your kids into the garden! October 02, 2024Lynn Cressler The act of gardening is beneficial for us for a number of reasons. Getting your kids out in the garden with you can improve their connection to nature, boost...
Fall Houseplant Care Tips October 01, 2024Lynn Cressler It's about time to move any plants that spent the summer outside back indoors! It’s best to do this when the indoor and outdoor temperatures are about the same. Spray...
Introducing "Distractants": A New Concept in Wildlife Pest Control July 12, 2024Lynn Cressler Article written by James Cressler When it comes to maintaining a thriving garden, one of the biggest challenges is protecting plants from hungry wildlife. Traditional methods often rely on repellents,...
Annuals and perennials to attract pollinators July 12, 2024Lynn Cressler Plant a mix of flowering annuals, perennials and shrubs to provide pollen and nectar! Include plants that flower in different seasons to support pollinators year-round. Incorporate “host plants” that support...
How to attract pollinators July 09, 2024Lynn Cressler Make habitats for them at your home. There are three things needed for them to survive: food, water, and shelter. Food To help them with food, consider plants that are...
What are pollinators and why are they important? July 09, 2024Lynn Cressler What are pollinators? Some plants are self-pollinating, while others can be fertilized by pollen carried by wind or water. Most plants need help! A pollinator can be a bee, wasp,...
