Week 45 gardening & birding

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Listen. .
With faint dry sound,
Like steps of passing ghosts,
The leaves, frost-crisp’d, break from the trees
And fall.
– November Night by Adelaide Crapsey

In Week 45, gardening and bird-watching practices worldwide highlight preparation and conservation as winter nears. In North America, gardeners focus on mulching and protecting perennials, with bird-watchers keeping feeders full to support migratory species. In the UK, seasonal garden clean-ups preserve habitats, while bird-watchers set up bird baths and feeders to support wintering birds like robins and blackbirds. Japanese gardeners prepare tsuchi-dome, or soil mounds, for winter plant insulation, while bird enthusiasts enjoy spotting seasonal species such as Japanese white-eyes. Meanwhile, Mediterranean gardeners plant hardy winter vegetables, and bird-watchers look for winter visitors like starlings and thrushes, celebrating nature’s seasonal rhythms globally. Engage in citizen science projects like the Big Garden Birdwatch and the Great Backyard Bird Count to contribute to bird conservation efforts.

Mid-Summer Gardening Guidance

Fall garden plant division

Rejuvenate and enhances your garden’s vitality by dividing these plants in the fall. Dividing garden plants in the fall rejuvenates and enhances their vitality. Cooler temperatures and approaching dormancy minimize stress, encouraging robust…

Gardening around the world

Gardening online resources from around the world. When exploring these sites, I look for their specific sections or articles related to gardening in colder climates or northern regions. Additionally, forums and community sections…

Gardening success through observation & monitoring

Boost garden health with observation and monitoring. Successful gardening involves careful monitoring and observation to ensure plants are thriving. To ensure gardening success, it’s important to adopt the right monitoring techniques, leverage available…

Dehydrator Herb Preservation

Preserve flavors and nutrients by dehydrating. Owning a food dehydrator offers a multitude of advantages for culinary enthusiasts. It facilitates preservation by removing moisture from fruits, vegetables, and herbs, extending their shelf life…

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE) in the Garden

Food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) is a versatile, natural substance valued by gardeners for its pest control and soil enhancement benefits. Composed of fossilized algae, food grade DE acts as a mechanical insecticide…

Gardening Science

Evidence-based approaches for improving plant growth and vitality. Innovative scientific discoveries are reshaping gardening practices. Advances in soil microbiology reveal the intricate relationships between plants and beneficial microbes, offering new insights into nutrient…

Plants at Their Best

Tulip

I find planting tulips to be a joyful endeavor, bringing the anticipation of vibrant blooms. As bulbs are placed in the soil, there’s a sense of anticipation and renewal. Watching the first shoots…

Daffodil

Perennial bulbs. Daffodils bring joy with vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms in spring. I love daffodils because they are easy to grow, they symbolize renewal and hope, and they add a bright splash of charm…

Cabbage

Nutritious, versatile, easy to grow, and ideal for cooler climates. Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that’s great to grow in your garden. It’s nutritious, packed with vitamins C and K, and can be…

Carrot

Sweet, crunchy, nutritious, and easy-to-grow. Carrots are a popular root vegetable known for their sweet, crunchy texture and high nutritional value. They are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A, essential…

Hearty coleslaw

This homemade coleslaw recipe is a classic blend of shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and thinly sliced red onion, all coated in a creamy, tangy dressing. The combination of crunchy vegetables with the smooth,…

Milkweed

Native plant and first home for baby Monarchs. Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. I grow Milkweed in my garden because it’s essential for supporting Monarch…

Basil

Power Annual Herb. Love this little green flavor booster! Basil is my favorite herb to grow because of its versatility and vibrant flavor. I have come to love its aromatic leaves and continue…

Mint

Perennial fast-growing herb with versatility and beauty. In the midst of late spring, the vibrancy of mint flowers brings a refreshing flush to gardens and meadows. Delicate clusters of tiny blossoms emerge atop…

Oregano

Perennial with robust, peppery flavor. The beauty of oregano plants flowering is a captivating spectacle in any garden. As the aromatic herb bursts into bloom, slender stems adorned with tiny blossoms paint a…

Sage

Perennial Herb. Flowering sage, known for its vibrant blossoms, adds aesthetic charm to gardens while maintaining its culinary and medicinal value. The delicate, tubular flowers come in various hues, including shades of purple,…

Parsley

Parsley is versatile herb with a fresh, mild flavor, rich in vitamins used for culinary creations. My kitchen herb gardens (one outside all summer and one little one inside) provide all kinds of…

Stonecrop

Perennial. Stonecrop (Sedum) is a resilient and diverse perennial succulent that thrives in various garden settings. With its fleshy, water-retaining leaves, Stonecrop adapts well to arid conditions and poor soils. Ground-covering varieties like…

Birding & Butterflies

Turkey

Grackle

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