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Here Come the Hummingbirds!

Tim Lundie — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:05:10 +0000

Hanging up my hummingbird is probably my favorite rite of passage every Spring. To me it portends a long summer watching these incredible acrobats of the sky swooping in to enjoy a cool sip of water-sugar nectar. I never tire of seeing them hovering over my feeder, then settling down for a drink. I get [...]

Always a Lady (bug)!

Tim Lundie — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:21:32 +0000

Ladybugs are very beneficial to your garden, as they eat other insects that are harmful. Yet, many gardeners inadvertently kill these beneficial insects while they are young because they do not recognize them while they are in this stage. While still a nymph, ladybugs actually resemble tiny black alligators that are about half their adult [...]

Eight Easy-to-Grow Plants for Your First Garden.

Tim Lundie — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:55:28 +0000

Finding the right kinds of plants for a first garden or a new garden is always a challenge. So much depends on your planting zone, how much space you have in your garden, your overall garden design, and your personal preferences for color and garden drama. I’ve put together a list of garden perennials that [...]