Hardy PNW Plants That Grow in Dry Shade Gardens
There has always been one area of my yard where nothing will grow: the bone dry shade on the east side of my house. Even most weeds don’t want to …
Gardening
Beautify your garden and keep your plants alive with these gardening tips.
8 Gardening Books to Inspire Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Earlier this year, I started researching bee houses and pollinator gardening. That quickly led to a larger obsession with creating a wildlife habitat for all sorts of animals in my …
How to Make a Modern Bee Bath Watering Station
It’s (finally) warming up around here! That means fewer water sources for backyard pollinators, but it’s easy to help them out by making a simple bee bath. This DIY will …
The Easiest Natural Way to Get Rid of Vinca (AKA Periwinkle)
Don’t be fooled by the adorable periwinkle flowers and evergreen leaves. Vinca is EVIL. I let it fester in my yard for too long, but I have finally choked out …
Welcoming Monarch Butterflies to Your Garden
Note From Hammer & a Headband: I’m so excited about this guest post by Ida Galash of the Portland Monarchs! Ida has been sharing milkweed seeds and creating monarch butterfly …
Beginner’s Guide to Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden (Especially Bees)
You’ve probably heard that many of our important pollinators have been dying off and need our help. These nectar and pollen seeking creatures are vital to the growth of our …