Autumn has arrived and that means it's time to put the bulbs in so next year's flowers will pop up in the spring! The first couple times I planted bulbs I did it all wrong! I planted them too shallow, I planted them too close together and I planted them at the wrong time of year.| Feathers in the woods
I don't know if you've heard, but the monarch butterfly is decreasing in population lately. They have declined by 85% in the last decade. Now Monarchs are different than other butterflies in that they only have one host plant for the caterpillars and it happens to grow in ditches in a long roadside so it's often treated as a weed and destroyed. That plant is milkweed, more on that later.| Feathers in the woods
Petunias are a garden staple, known for their colorful flowers and great for gardens or containers. They come in more colors and types than you could count! They do great in full sun but because they tolerate shade well they are often placed close to homes where they spent part of the day in the shadow of the house. | Feathers in the woods
Grow your own edible flowers to spice up your salads, pesto, side dishes, compound butters, and more. Or learn which ones you already grow!| Joybilee® Farm | DIY | Herbs | Gardening |
Growing your own dahlias from seeds can save hundreds of dollars if you want a large flower garden. Getting started is easy, and this article will walk you through each step!| Salt in my Coffee