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Why you don't need to rip out your entire lawn to make a difference by Blissfulbee Gardening One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to talk with people about their yards. I hear all kinds of questions, but one comes up over and over again. "I'd love to help pollinators, but my yard is too small." Or maybe it's, "I don't have a green thumb.""I don't want a messy yard.""I don't have the time." The list goes on. I think we've accidentally convinced ourselves that if we'

This is an important opportunity to make comments to the State of Minnesota regarding neonicotinoid pesticides. Pesticide use is the driving force behind pollinator decline. Please add your name to our group comment asking the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to protect our state from neonicotinoid pesticide contamination.

by Forks In The Dirt Let’s turn your ideas into a clear vegetable garden design so you can harvest from your own garden this summer! A little planning can go a long way. To that end, I’ve created a step-by-step Garden Planning Guide for you. First, let’s get clear on what YOUR garden goals are. Setting an intention up front (and knowing it will change with/in the seasons) can be a welcome guidepost later in the planning process. Try not to compare your gardens or goals to any

Did you know that you can find native plants in full bloom before the snow has melted? Late April to May is actually a great time to find certain species of native wildflowers. In fact, these plants have some of the most distinct blooms and play a key role in the ecosystem during a time when food is otherwise scarce for pollinators. Spring ephemerals are a unique type of flowering plant that are commonly found in deciduous forests. They can be thought of as our first sign th