Christina

I am not going to miss the scout this year. I want to attract my first group of Purple Martins. I grew up with my Mom always preparing for her Purple Martins. Now, to be a bit biased, I grew up in ...

🍯🐝 5 Simple Ways to Help the Bees 🐝🍯🌼 Plant pollinator-friendly flowers that bloom through the seasons.🚫 Avoid harmful pesticides in your yard and garden.🍯 Buy local honey to support beekeepers and...

Many people know I am from the Woerner Family, but what many do not know is that my mother is also from a farming family – the Kichler Family. The Kichlers are primarily known as sweet potato farme...

As the spring season rolls around, we start to see an abundance of new growth and blooms. This is also the time when pollinators come out to play. Pollinators are essential for plant reproduction,...

It's not just April showers . . . soil health also helps bring May flowers! Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year. After a long, cold, or dreary winter, the arrival of spring brings...

Creating a thriving garden involves more than just planting beautiful flowers or growing delicious vegetables. It’s about fostering a balanced ecosystem where beneficial insects play a vital role. ...

Earthworms: these slimy critters get a bad rep, but they can be crucial to healthy soil. Earthworms purify the soil, making a more fertile land for plant growth. Their activities also enhance nutr...

Back To School SUmmer Squash SoilKit I love my garden.  I love squash and I LOVE simple Back 2 School recipes. Working full time with 4 kids, this is a staple go – to that my mom taught me.  The ...

Last winter my hydrangeas fell victim to nutrient deficiencies. After performing a soil test to determine a path to reviving the plant, I lowered the pH; fed it some nitrogen, phosphorus, and potas...

The winds of March are here. As winter bids its final farewell and the promise of spring emerges, March brings with it a distinctive character that has been celebrated and observed for centuries—t...