Chickadeegardens

Adding water to a garden is a game-changer to attract wildlife. I see that daily in the many birdbaths we have throughout the garden, from tall upright baths to a few saucers on the ground for insects and ground birds, to small hanging baths that small songbirds such as chickadees and nuthatches appreciate. Insects, too are often seen visiting. Butterflies appreciate wet paveme...

Every blue moon I stray from gardening to bring something fresh to my website/blog. This week I bring you that which has preoccupied me in the best way for the past six weeks. I am sharing my outdoor mural with you. Not out of pride, oh no, but as something fun in the garden, something different. This process of being creative in a totally different way is so healthy for me.

Getting ready to leave my garden for an entire month is daunting. September, too - one of the busier months especially for the veggie garden and processing and preserving food. I am a bit paralyzed by the to-do list and simultaneously letting things go for now - I plan on doing a lot of catch up this autumn once I return from my stay at