Date posted: April 22, 2024
If you’re looking to attract more birds to your garden, it’s important to provide a natural food source for birds. From nectar-producing flowers to seed-producing plants, there are a variety of options to create the best bird food buffet. National Garden Bureau has highlighted five plants birds love for their seeds. Sunflowers: When you think […]
Date posted: April 15, 2024
Getting started with gardening can be a daunting thought. Thankfully, there are experts willing to help! National Garden Bureau members are experts n their field and are participating in an “Ask the Experts” webinar series. This series is free to anyone who wants to learn more about specific topics related to gardening. You’ll learn the […]
Date posted: April 10, 2024
Gardens are starting to wake up across the country, which means it’s time to start gardening! Better Homes & Gardens has a spring gardening checklist to help you get pruning, planting and prepping for the year ahead. This checklist is divided into early, middle and late spring tasks. For more in-depth information on each task, […]
Date posted: March 14, 2023
On this “Pi Day” we are thankful for plant breeding! The fact is, most of our favorite pies and other desserts wouldn’t exist without it! But the unfortunate reality is that many of today’s popular sweet treats are at risk due to the impacts of climate change and rapidly spreading pests and disease threatening everything […]
Date posted: February 9, 2023
Our spring gardens are right around the corner, which means it’s time to look at which seeds you need to buy! Confused about the difference between an heirloom variety and an open-pollinated variety? Or maybe what a hybrid is? Here is a list of common terms you may encounter in your seed buying journey. Cultivar […]
Date posted: June 1, 2022
Since the 1930’s, Peperomias have been sold as houseplants. For decades, there were only a handful of varieties to choose from, but with their new popularity and ease of growth, many additional varieties have come to market. The many types of peperomia can range from bushy to trailing, upright, or cascading, and from fleshy succulent […]
Date posted: May 15, 2022
While we have officed and learned at home, more and more of us have felt the benefits of houseplants. Filling our home office with undemanding plants we’ve understood more fully the calm they can bring. Now, as we are moving between home and office, employees are wanting their workspaces to reflect that “at home” feel and […]
Date posted: May 10, 2022
Ginger-A multi-purpose Plant Ginger (Zingiber officinale) gives food a spicy bite and subtle heat that has become one of my favorite flavors. Soon ginger showed up in muffins, mandelbrot, and meatloaf. Ginger is a multi-purpose herb for digestive and combats nausea. Carrying ginger essential oil has become a part of my traveling routine. Ginger is […]
Date posted: April 25, 2022
A great activity for all ages. This handmade, Earth-inspired paper is made with recycled paper and embedded with wildflower seeds. A meaningful way to celebrate our planet! Makes a beautiful gift for family and friends. Materials Needed: Scrap paper Wooden frame Window screening Staples Blender Old towels and/or large rags Sponges Rolling pin or flat-sided jar […]
Date posted: April 16, 2022
Scent is tied to many memories. After all, smell, emotion, and memories are closely linked, due to the brain’s anatomy. And while choosing plants based on color scheme or texture may be at the forefront of your mind when plant shopping, selecting deliciously fragrant plants adds a whole new dimension to your garden design. When selecting […]