There is no harder time for birds to try to survive than when dealing with the harsh, bleak, cold conditions winter can bring – and there is no better way to help them through it than by feeding them high energy foods on a regular basis! Winter is extremely tough on birds that do not …

Did you know that by simply saving back some of the ashes coming from your fireplace or wood stove this winter – you can use them next spring to help you grow bigger, better, and more productive tomato plants than ever? And that those ashes can do the same for your peppers plants too? As …

Did you know that you could change the color of your hydrangea blooms – all by adding the most basic of organic materials to the soil around where your bush grows? Want to make your hydrangea bush that used to bloom in blue now bloom in pink instead? You can! How about turning a purple …

Looking for a few simple and easy ways to save your old coffee grounds this winter to use in your garden next spring and summer – all without having to worry about them molding? There is little doubt that coffee grounds are one of the most beneficial (and free!) byproducts around for bringing life to …

Want to know how and what to feed the cardinals to attract them to your backyard this winter – and have them visiting your feeders more than ever? There is nothing more beautiful than watching a cardinal flying about in the winter. Whether it be a bright red male or the pale, muted colors of …

Looking for a few simple tips and tricks to keep that gorgeous poinsettia blooming big and bright all through the holidays? Poinsettias, along with Christmas cacti, are the go-to choices when it comes to holiday decorating with plants. But as colorful and interesting as a cactus can be when in bloom, it’s hard to deny …

Although most gardeners have heard about the amazing benefits of using spent coffee grounds to power annual flowers and vegetable plants outdoors – did you know that you can also coffee grounds to help fertilize and energize your houseplants too? Spent coffee grounds are teeming with all kinds of helpful trace nutrients. So is the …

If you are looking for a simple way to feed and watch birds this fall and winter in your backyard – making homemade bird suet is a great, inexpensive way to do it! Not only will it have all kinds of beautiful birds visiting your landscape, you will also be helping them survive with an …

Looking for a few great Christmas gifts for the gardeners on your shopping list this year? We have you covered today with 4 great gift ideas that are sure to please any gardener – all while still being easy on the budget! It’s hard to find anyone more passionate about their craft than gardeners. For …

Did you know that the beautiful “Christmas”cactus growing in your house and blooming all through the holiday season might not be a Christmas cactus at all – and could instead be a Thanksgiving or even an Easter cactus? As the holiday season nears, one of the most popular plants of all to grow indoors is …