Hummingbirds were sighted in Alabama and Louisiana in mid-February. They were spotted in Mississippi just a short while after that, so if you haven't seen some yet, they're headed your way! You can see the birds as they are sighted on the map below. 2022 Hummingbird Migration Map by Hummingbird Central Now is the time to clean your feeders, fill them with sugar water, and hang them up.In addition to providing a feeder, you can encourage … [Read more...]
Mum’s the Word: Fall Flowers
It's nearly fall and that means mums (better known as chrysanthemums) will be available for your fall decor very soon. I used to avoid planting mums. I thought they were boring and too ubiquitous in fall. However, I have discovered a couple of mums with a unique appearance and some new colors and now I appreciate the simple mum. :) This daisy-like mum below is one of my new favorites. Who knew that mums could look like this? Where to … [Read more...]
Why I Garden: Health, Wildlife Watching, and Home-Grown Produce
I have to get my hands in the dirt and grow something. It just seems to put the world right. Gardening has always helped me to de-stress and allows me the time to process the events of the day. Health benefits of gardening I’ve always felt this way about gardening, but recently I came across some research that backs up these feelings. Research has shown that being active outdoors increases memory, concentration and attention span while … [Read more...]