Bee-friendly Monarda: From Tea Leaves to Varroa Battles
From pollinator magnet to herbal tea to natural mite remedy, bee-friendly Monarda is a garden favorite with a story as bold as its bloom.
Category The Garden
From bulbs to bees, explore the joys of gardening, planting for pollinators, and getting your hands (and heart) into the dirt.
Pollinator Bulbs Will Dress Your Garden For Success: Why Beautiful Landscapes Don’t Always Impress Honeybees
Early spring food sources significantly influence honeybee survival. Help improve honeybee nutrition by planting some pollinator bulbs this fall.
Gardening with Grandchildren: The Magic of Fall-Planted Bulbs
Gardening with grandchildren by planting fall-planted bulbs together is a perfect autumn activity that will bring joy in the springtime too!
January Gardening: 3 easy ways to weed out your seed drawer
The weather has been crazy here in new York; yesterday (January 4th) was 60 degrees. Today, is warm too - but gray...and rather muddy. I COULD do some outdoor gardening work, but January gardening time is planning time. Let's talk about weeding our your old seeds.
The Pansy Project: 10 weeks of growing love
The Pansy Project takes a while - at least 10 weeks - but it's a great time to reflect on love. Will you grow Pansies with the Queen?