Jacky

Hummingbirds love sweet sugar syrup, but so do the ants…and even spiders! They will make your bird feeding experience less than pleasant. Ants are everywhere even if you can’t see them all the time. You can be that they’ll come out in force once they spot your feeder. They can be quite a nuisance and … Read more

Sprouting raspberry seeds in winter takes a little effort and patience but it can really be worth it because it allows you to grow different varieties of raspberries that are sometimes not available in the nurseries.  Some seeds are shipped from China and it’s sometimes difficult to figure that out before you buy. Seeds from … Read more

Hypertufa is a mixture of peat moss, cement and sand that you can sculpt and make into your own garden decor pieces and planter pots. You can create statues, birdhouses, planter pots, stepping stones and more. The choices are limited only by your imagination.  For this project you will need some space, if you are … Read more

One of my missions is to teach people how to make their own hummingbird food. It’s so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t done it before. I don’t recommend feeding the hummingbirds that red liquid the stores sell as “hummingbird food”. The red dye is not part of their natural diet and may cause health issues, including … Read more

If you’re looking for a reef glue that will set your corals on fire, then look no further than Instant Reef Glue. This dried food additive is the perfect solution when it comes to preventing frags from breaking off during transport or storage. It’s also incredibly easy to use and has been proven time and … Read more

Here is a list of just a few of the many, many tomato varieties available. Depending on your region you’ll be able to find these varieties an well as many others for sale in your local nurseries that are not listed here. Check each of their growth characteristics individually as you choose them to make … Read more

Hummingbirds are beautiful, fast, fascinating and elegant all at the same time. Generally, hummingbirds like flowers that have a downward hanging “spout” type flower shape. So if you plant these type flowers you’re sure to attract these lovely birds. Here’s a short list of more varieties of flowers and flowering shrubs in zone 7-8 that … Read more

Do you have hummingbirds around your place? If not, there are ways to attract them and make it most appealing to them to come visit. Since most hummingbirds are migratory, it’s possible that if you don’t have any around right now, depending on the season they probably all left town for sunny warmer climates. Once … Read more

What the heck is a pear slug?? These are not your typical, large ground sliding, slimy slugs. Despite their name, Pear Slugs are actually an insect. They are the larva of the Sawfly and are also known as cherry slugs. These are tiny little creatures that pupate and become very similar looking to a regular fly. In … Read more

If you have barely a speck of space then growing vertical might be the only option. Thankfully the design of vertical gardening systems are limited only by your imagination, available space and your desired building materials. You can buy one in literally hundreds of different designs or you can create your own. I’ll share some … Read more