Ladybug Blog

• DIY Wearable Flowers
  Wearable flowers have found their purposes throughout history. They were originally worn by ancient Greeks as a way to ward off evil. In later periods, flowers were used to express identity, affiliation, or support for causes and individuals. In modern times, corsages and boutonnieres are seen more commonly for formal events like weddings and proms. […]
• Early Spring Birds and Butterflies
  Spring is here, and although it has been remarkably cold and cloudy, the birds and butterflies that normally are seen in late April are just beginning to be around. Even the early bird arrivals like phoebes were noticeably late. Typically, here by late March, they came back in April in my area of the state. […]
• Why Raised Beds Shrink and How to Replenish Them Wisely
  The first year a raised bed is filled, it often looks just right. The soil is dark, loose, and level with the top boards. Plants settle in quickly, and the whole bed feels full of promise. By the second year, many gardeners notice that the soil line has dropped. What once reached the top edge […]