Northern Cardinal
The northern cardinal is a mid-sized songbird wat are about 8-9 inches in length. The Male is a vibrant red, while the female is a reddish olive color.
Elements To Good Garden Soil
Elements To Good Garden Soil The soil is the storehouse for all good things. Knowledge of the elements to good garden soil is the key to growing strong and healthy garden plants.
7 of the Most Popular Christmas Trees
The countdown is underway and Christmas is coming, this has people turning their attention to their favorite tree farm to pick out their prize tree. What are the 7 of the most popular Christmas trees...
Grow Your Own Safflower Seed
Grow Your Own Safflower Seed Looking to keep the squirrels off your feeders? Try changing your birdseed. Birds like safflower seed squirrels dislike it. So, if you are looking for a great way to feed...
European Starlings
European starlings (starlings for short) are about the size of a blackbird with glossy black plumage that has a metallic look to them. During the winter months, the birds sport white flecking to them
Choosing a Location For Garden
Choosing A Location for Your Garden Want to start a garden? One of the most important decisions is choosing a location for your garden. Without a doubt, it means simply doing the best one can...
Cold Composting
Starting A Compost Pile Today I am going to walk you through starting a compost pile or aka cold composting which is composting kitchen scraps and yard waste this year into rich, beautiful soil for...
Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Our winter visitors the red-breasted nuthatch are back for the season. As soon as the weather starts getting cold, I will usually see my first red-breasted nuthatch.
Leafhoppers and Planthoppers
Leafhoppers and Planthoppers There are over 12,500 varieties of leafhoppers and planthoppers, that feed on the sap from plants, grass, and trees but most are harmless to the plant.
Transplanting Succulents
Transplanting Succulents It the time! Time for transplanting succulents that have to be taken indoors for the winter months.
Gall Fly Produces Goldenrod Galls
Gall Fly Produces Goldenrod Galls The Gall fly produces goldenrod galls that become the food source and host plant for gall fly larva over the course of the winter. The insect has a fairly interesting...
Fields Of Sandhill Cranes
The Fall Gathering: Sandhill Cranes Feasting in Wisconsin’s Farm Fields As summer fades into the cool embrace of autumn in Wisconsin, a magnificent spectacle unfolds across the rural landscapes. It’s a gathering of majestic birds,...
You’re a Beautiful Thing
You’re A Beautiful Thing Watercolor flowers and an inspirational You’re a beautiful thing quote is a wonderful way to brighten each and every day
Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America. The term pileated comes from the Latin word pileatus meaning “capped” which refers to the red crest on the top of the bird’s head.
Snails
Snails At some point, you will have to contend with snails in your vegetable garden and flower gardens. Use these simple tricks to slay snails on your container plantings and gardens