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A cottage garden of native flowers

A cottage garden of native flowers

Garden Guilt: Native Plants, No Mow May, and Finding a Happier Middle Ground

12 hours ago6 min read

Native plants aren’t just beautiful. They’re part of the local food web

Native plants aren’t just beautiful. They’re part of the local food web

Plant This, Not That: Ohio Native Pollinator Plants

May 273 min read

Bumblebees on a sunflower

Bumblebees on a sunflower

Why Bees Are Important: How Bees Help Our Gardens, Food, and Backyard Habitats

May 195 min read

A Black Swallowtail butterfly in a backyard garden

A Black Swallowtail butterfly in a backyard garden

Raising Butterflies in Ohio - from Egg to Release

May 144 min read

Garden planning made simple: Start small, Have fun & Grow over time

Garden planning made simple: Start small, Have fun & Grow over time

Garden planning made simple: Start small, Have fun & Grow over time

May 73 min read

Native spicebush is a great pollinator plant

Native spicebush is a great pollinator plant

Plant This, Not That Landscape Ideas

Apr 145 min read

A backyard chicken in a sandbath

A backyard chicken in a sandbath

Considering Backyard Chickens? 3 Honest Pros and 3 Real Challenges.

Mar 34 min read

a sulfur butterfly on a pink zinnia flower

a sulfur butterfly on a pink zinnia flower

All our Awesome Garden and Backyard Habitat Moments of 2025 (including chickens!)

Jan 55 min read

Winter Birding Tips for Ohio

Winter Birding Tips for Ohio

Winter Birding Tips for Ohio

Dec 15, 20253 min read

Diverse pollinator garden with native plants and flowers in Ohio

Diverse pollinator garden with native plants and flowers in Ohio

The Benefits of Creating a Pollinator Garden in Ohio

Nov 16, 20253 min read

Is Fall the Perfect Season for Planting Native Plants in Ohio

Nov 6, 20254 min read

How to Create a Pollinator Garden in 2 Square Feet

How to Create a Pollinator Garden in 2 Square Feet

How to Create a Pollinator Garden in 2 Square Feet

Jul 22, 20252 min read

What to Plant in Ohio Zone 6B at the Start of July

Jul 1, 20254 min read

a pollen laden bee on a button bush flower

a pollen laden bee on a button bush flower

Celebrating the Essential Role of Pollinators During National Pollinator Week

Jun 19, 20253 min read

backyard chickens eating garden fresh greens

backyard chickens eating garden fresh greens

Egg Prices Got you Down? 3 Reasons to Not Get Backyard Chickens

Feb 18, 20254 min read

Planning Ahead for a Successful Spring Garden

Planning Ahead for a Successful Spring Garden

Planning Ahead for a Successful Spring Garden

Feb 13, 20254 min read

Why Gardening is the Best New Year's Resolution and a Great Hobby!

Why Gardening is the Best New Year's Resolution and a Great Hobby!

Why Gardening is the Best New Year's Resolution and a Great Hobby!

Jan 9, 20253 min read

Paw Paw Breakfast Cookie Recipe for a Busy Morning

Paw Paw Breakfast Cookie Recipe for a Busy Morning

Paw Paw Breakfast Cookie Recipe for a Busy Morning

Sep 19, 20242 min read

Changing the World Around You Starts in Our Own Backyard

Changing the World Around You Starts in Our Own Backyard

Changing the World Around You Starts in Our Own Backyard

Jul 23, 20242 min read

Keep Your Backyard Chickens Cool in the Summer

Keep Your Backyard Chickens Cool in the Summer

Keep Your Backyard Chickens Cool in the Summer

Jul 15, 20242 min read

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