Self-sufficiency is a dream for many people now. Living off your farm and producing enough food to feed you and your family can help you save a lot of money. Self-sufficiency can mean living off-grid and producing your own power, growing all your own food, and being able to make … Read more
Feeding birds in your backyard is a good way to enjoy wildlife in the comfort of your home. Installing feeders in your garden will attract a variety of birds throughout the year. Bird feeding provides a consistent food source and shelter for birds, especially in tough winter months. However, there … Read more
Hummingbirds are fascinating and remarkable birds. They are small and therefore have a high metabolism. They need to eat regularly during the day to maintain their body functions. Hummingbirds must feed every 15 minutes to keep up with the body’s metabolism. They have a high demand for nectar, making it … Read more
Here are 5 plants that will bring hummingbirds to your garden or patio: 1. California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum) A low-growing evergreen shrub native to the southwestern US. It is adorned with gray-green leaves and trumpet-shaped red flowers blooming in late summer. They produce nectar which attracts hummingbirds. They will also … Read more
Hummingbirds are marvelous birds that are a joy to have in your garden. Many shrubs will bring birds to your garden, but only a select few are loved by hummingbirds. Here are some you can plant to bring the buzzy birds to your garden or patio. Abelia The Abelia is … Read more
If you have a dog, you know they’ll put anything in their mouth. In your garden or out in the field or park, they’ll chew on sticks, lick leaves and roll in the grass and meadows. If there are wildflowers in the area, they may run the risk of biting … Read more
Horses are smart animals and will usually avoid eating plants that are poisonous to them. However, it is important to know which wildflowers are toxic to horses so as to avoid mowing them for hay or planting them in your field. You may also remove them if they are present. … Read more
Wildflowers are diverse and can be used as a food source for you and your kids. You can forage for edible flowers and leaves in your garden to add color and flavor to your foods. Once you learn to identify the edible wildflowers from the poisonous wildflowers you can eat … Read more
Wildflowers add to the aesthetic appeal of your garden and promote local biodiversity. While some are edible, a variety of wildflowers are harmful and toxic to humans and animals when eaten or touched. Some variants are mild irritants, while some can be deadly to anyone who comes into contact with … Read more
Many wildflowers are fragile and will wilt and die if they are picked. Others are poisonous and should not be touched or eaten. There are few legal limitations to picking wildflowers in many areas. However, ethically and morally, you should not pick wildflowers because of the environmental ramifications. Extinction of … Read more