It’s National Pollinator Week. I say “thank you” pollinators. Thank you for this lovely pea pod that will share the nutrients from a seed, blossomed in our soil, wonderfully transformed by sunshine to my body, giving me energy for another day. I used to think that an...
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Planting Wildflower Seeds in the Rain
Invasive plants are removed from part of the shady north side of the property -good. It’s a rainy, early summer morning here -also good. It has rained recently so the ground is already moist -even better. I’ve bought these native, woodland plant seeds from a reputable...
5 Benefits of a Lawn Spiral
This lawn spiral is just one experimental way to inspire homeowners to mow less, leave areas of unmown, more diverse plants in their yard. It’s a fun way to gain these five benefits!; #1 You’ll help the bees. “A study by the USDA Forest Service found that cutting the...
A Summer Window Dance for Staying Cool
It's summer. Yay! And daytime temperatures are now exceeding 85 degrees. 🙁 So now we start the summer, energy-efficiency, window dance to begin at the Healthy Home Habitats house. Yes, the solar panels & heat pumps here provided 90% of our heat this past winter...