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Oh Give Me a Home, Where the Buffalo Don't Roam

by pgrundy

Costner, hangin' with the natives As those of you who are students of American history may already know, one of the first things white people did during the westward expansion of the mid-1800s was kill almost... published 9 days ago

33 comments    life food animals

Photo by wjklos78

The Winter Bird Garden

by kerryg

For many birds, winter is the most dangerous time of year. Deciduous trees lose their leaves, exposing birds to predators and the elements. Many food sources are buried under snow, while water sources may... published 8 months ago

4 comments    home nature gardening

Photo by Bob MacInnes73

Plant a Bee Garden

by kerryg

Beneficial bees are necessary to the success of gardens, orchards, and farms, but their numbers are in decline around the world. A bee garden is a beautiful and fragrant way to lend a helping hand. ... published 9 months ago

4 comments    how to recreation environment

Photo by mrkholcomb72

Attracting Birds With Prairie Plants

by kerryg

Whether you live on an acreage or the smallest city lot, attracting birds to your garden is easy with native prairie plants. The tallgrass prairie, which once covered much of the American Midwest, is one of... published 9 months ago

0 comments    how to environment nature

Ladybug eating aphid, by Anderson Mancini72

Attracting Beneficial Insects To Your Garden

by kerryg

If you are making the switch to organic gardening, you may be concerned about losing plants to insect pests. In the short run, this is likely to occur. However, established organic gardens typically lose... published 6 weeks ago

0 comments    gardening insects native plants

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NatureSong Field Journal: Native Plants and Local Sounds of Arizona's Verde Valley

by Lita Sorensen

Stunning natural beauty has always been one of Sedona and the Verde Valley's biggest draws. From the majestic red rocks and wide open spaces, to the panoramic sunset views, this corner of Arizona has been... published 6 weeks ago

0 comments    travel nature photographs

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The Rooftop Garden

by Bob Ewing

There are always options and that is the approach that I take to gardening and most other aspects of my work and life. When it comes to gardening, if you want to grow something green you can. Your desire and... published 6 months ago

7 comments    home gardens garage

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Save Water and Money with Environmentally Friendly Landscaping

by Elle MacKenna

We all enjoy natural beauty, especially at home where we can choose to surround ourselves with our favorite plants and flowers. It can take a lot of effort to achieve the landscape of our dreams but did you know that environmentally friendly landscaping saves money, time and water? A truly green yard and garden is less work. Read more… published 2 years ago

2 comments    advice home how to

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Bringing Back the Bees

by Bob Ewing

Pollination is best described as the transfer of pollen from the anthers of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or of another flower. Pollination is an essential process if the flower is to be... published 8 months ago

15 comments    food flowers fruits

Monarch on milkweed, by ransome65

Attracting Butterflies With Prairie Plants

by kerryg

Whether you live on an acreage or a small city lot, it's easy to attract butterflies to your garden with native prairie plants. Like all wildlife, butterflies are looking for three main things in life: food,... published 4 months ago

0 comments    native plants wildlife gardening


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