By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com With the danger of frost passed, gardens are starting to really pop. With flowers and veggies flourishing in gardens large and small, you may notice trellises going up, too. A trellis is ideal for supporting climbing plants but ...
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com While many of us consider honeybees and pollinators to be synonymous, there are many other insects who pollinate plants. Most bees and wasps pollinate as do some flies, butterflies and other insects we may rarely notice. Insects ...
By ALDONA BIRD Newsroom@DominionPost.com With summer approaching, now is the perfect time to gather supplies and prepare for herb-drying season. You can harvest herbs any time, but many folk traditions specify times of the year such as between summer solstice and Aug. 15 as ...
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com Just imagine, sitting outdoors on a beautiful morning, birds chirping, flowers blooming. You pour yourself another cup of coffee or tea and take a sip — and it’s tepid. The season for drinking morning coffees and afternoon teas on ...
By ALDONA BIRDNewsroom@DominionPost.com Many birds are already starting their first broods, but it isn’t too late to put up houses for later nesting birds and migratory species on their way from winter habitats. DIYing birdhouses is a fun project for all ages. Building and ...
I often shy away from sticky subjects, but today I’m diving in. So today’s topic is ... glue! When tackling crafts and projects I first try to create with what I have on hand, before buying materials. I always have basics such as fabric (you know I know those upcycle ...