Category: Nature
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Spring Things to do in Fairfield County
Winter has passed! There are loads of fun things to do now that the air is warm and the sun is shining. Flower Power: The first colorful blooms of spring bring a sense of renewal to our souls. Check out the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens and Goodbody Garden in Stamford, the 40 acre New Canaan…
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Why You Need an Oak Tree in Your Backyard
Just one oak tree provides shelter and food for hundreds of bird and butterfy species. Plus, it offers a shady escape in your backyard. Native trees offer incredible benefits for wildlife, so it’s more important than ever to plant an oak tree. Oak Tree Wildlife Benefits The oak tree is indeed mighty when it comes…
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Where Do Woodpeckers Migrate in Winter?
Some woodpeckers stay in the same place year-round, but in other instances, woodpeckers do head south for winter. Some species are short distance travelers, while others make epic annual migration journeys. Migratory Woodpeckers on the Move Of the 22 species of woodpeckers in the United States and Canada, nearly one third of them migrate from…
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Protect Your Plants Before a Freeze
Three Things To Do to Protect Your Plants Before a Freeze Much of the U.S. is entering freeze season. I’m not talking a light morning frost, but a full-on freeze. While ideally we would all be planting natives that are well-accustomed to our local climate, it’s not always realistic. We like what we like and…
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Air-Purifying Plants for Your Home
Plants to consider when you want to purify the air in your home.. In 1989, a NASA study seemed to show that many indoor houseplants purify the air. It was said that these air-purifying plants remove airborne toxins, dust, and germs. Since then, scientists have poked holes in the study. Although plants can clean the…
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Stink Bugs
What To Do BEFORE They Devour Fruit Trees & Gardens Brown marmorated stink bugs are on the move in gardens in Connecticut, though you may see the damage left behind by the shield-shapped menace until July or August. Stink bugs’ preferred diet comes from fruit orchards, ornamental trees and garden vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and…
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Use Your Local Extension Office
Everything You Should Be Using Your Local Extension Office for (but Aren’t) Get expert information on gardening, food, conservation, urban agricullture, rabbit-raising, and more. If you grew up on a farm, participated in 40H,, or wenet to a land-grant university, you are probably already aware of what a rich resource your county extension office is…
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Heat-Tolerant Plants
Choose from these top heat-tolerant plants for your summer flower garden. Blanket Flower: The brilliant hues of the native North American blanket flower have a place in any garden. Blanket flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Celosia: These fiery, heat-tolerant plants thrive in scorching summer weather. It will grow well in a wide…
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Use Coffee Grounds
4 Ways to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden Once you’ve enjoyed your morning brew, consider putting the coffee grounds in your garden. These four ideas for recycling coffee grounds keep a valuable resource out of the landfill and your precious plants will reap the benefits. 1. Add Coffee Grounds to Compost Dump the daily…