Winter Sowing

Winter Sowing

Winter sowing is a fun and easy way to get a jump on the gardening season. Here are some general instructions for how to get started with winter sowing: Gather materials: You’ll need some containers (such as milk jugs or plastic containers), a pair of scissors,...
A Healthy Milkweed Colony

A Healthy Milkweed Colony

Without the use of pesticides you’re likely to find more than just monarch caterpillars on your milkweed.  You’re likely to see things like milkweed beetles, ladybugs, lacewings, aphids, and more.  As unsightly as these creatures are, they are indicative of a healthy ...