Are You a Farmers Market Regular? Here Are 5 Reasons You Should Be
Every summer, Midwesterners flock to their local farmers markets, and they should! Not only do farmers markets connect us to the neighbors who grow our food, but they also support our environmental and economic health. Here are just a few reasons why going to the farmers market should be part of your routine this summer. […]
3 Steps to a Beautiful & Delicious Garden
As more and more people become interested in growing food in their own yards, the line has begun to blur between edible garden plots and ornamental landscaping. While the results are stunning, not everyone has the time or resources to completely overhaul their pre-existing layout. Nevertheless, there are plenty of ways to adopt this new […]
The Mystical Dragonfly
Dragonflies are a fan favorite in the insect world. With their beautiful wings, intriguing flying patterns, and the symbolism they hold, it’s hard not to love them. Besides being the beauty of your summer landscape, dragonflies are also extremely beneficial to your local ecosystem and environments around the world. Crowd Control Dragonflies are beautiful and […]
How Dead Wood Benefits Your Local Environment & Why You Should Let It Lie
You may be tempted to remove dead wood that is lying in your landscape and put it in your trash or add it to the compost pile, but dead wood is more helpful to your landscape than you may realize. Dead wood plays a very important role in our environment. It can provide a habitat […]
3 Winter-Hardy Plants to Add to Your Landscape
During the spring, summer, and fall, we look forward to decorating our landscape with seasonal blooms and greenery. Once winter hits, we may feel like we are stuck in a rut with gardening. Wisconsin is located in zone 5a for the planting calendar. This means that our average minimum temperature is minus 20 degrees, which […]
How Animals Use Dead Wood as a Building Block for Habitat
When you are out on a walk and you see all the dead trees lying on the ground, do you ever think “why aren’t these being cleaned up?” Did you know that the dead wood in your yard or in your neighborhood is more important than it may seem? Dead wood plays an important role […]
Mushrooms: The Silent Helpers
Look down at your feet. Did you know that right under the ground, there is a network of living organisms communicating and helping our ecosystem and you? Right below there’s a huge web of fungi working hard to keep the world running. Fungi are best known for their fruiting bodies, mushrooms, but most of their […]
Tips for Planting Spring Bulbs in the Fall
Seeing colorful blooms in the spring time is a sign for new beginnings and sunny weather. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner just testing the waters of bulb planting, follow these tips and tricks so your garden is sprinkled with color come spring. Picking the Perfect Spot Spring blooming bulbs need at least […]
Native Plants to Fill Your Fall Gaps & Containers
As we transition further in fall you might be stuck on what to do with your garden or landscape at home. When we think of fall, we think of plants and blooms dying off because the air is colder and the sun isn’t around as much. On the contrary, there are multiple different plants that […]
What Are Meadows & Why Are They Important?
Meadows are a beautiful and peaceful habitat. We can enjoy the sounds of nature in an open environment. A meadow is more than just an open field. Meadows are diverse, dynamic habitats dominated by herbaceous plants, including native grasses and wildflowers. Meadow habitats are often overlooked, but they are critical homes to many wildflowers and […]
