Garden with Wisconsin Homemaker

This is a step-by-step tutorial how to grow microgreens at home all year. It takes minimal supplies and ready to harvest in less than 7 days. Step by Step Tutorial How to Grow Microgreens at Home I have always loved the idea of growing my own fruits and vegetables indoors, so when my son suggested […]

Get your garden and yard in shape prepared for colder temperatures by following these essential but quick and easy fall lawn care tips. Essential Fall Lawn Care Tips Every Homeowner Should Know I’m a stickler for a green lawn. There’s something about being able to walk around with my toes being tickled by verdant blades of […]

Storms and natural disasters happen so it’s important to know whose legal responsibility and liability it is for fallen tree damage. Who’s Responsible or Liable for Fallen Tree Damage and Removal? Always consult your attorney and/or insurance company to find out your legal rights and obligations on this topic. Please review my Disclaimer Page for […]

One of the most shy garden insects, the Hummingbird Moth (Hawk or Sphinx Moth), is a perennial favorite that seeks nectar-rich flowers much like hummingbirds and butterflies. A Garden Treat: Hummingbird Moth (aka Hawk or Sphinx Moth) Hummingbird Moths (aka Hawk or Sphinx Moth) are definitely a garden treat here in Wisconsin. Recently I saw […]

A garden insect to avoid, the hairy Puss Caterpillar, is the larval version of the adult Southern Flannel Moth and a danger for all gardeners. Gardeners Beware – The Dangerous Puss Caterpillar One of the garden insects to avoid, a Puss Caterpillar, is the larval version of the adult Southern Flannel Moth and a danger […]

Easy recipe to make Homemade Hummingbird Nectar or sugar water that will definitely keep the hummingbirds coming to your feeders all season long. If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard this summer, then you’ll need to provide them not only with a garden full of attractive flowers but also feeders full of this […]

Love the idea of attracting birds to your yard? Then you’ll love it even better when you discover these five benefits of backyard bird gardens. If you’ve considered the idea of creating a bird garden in your yard, maybe now’s the time to make this a reality. Not only do birds offer loads of enjoyment for […]

Discover how to attract birds to your yard in three easy steps that will create a rich and diverse bird habitat and that will keep them coming year after year. For many people there’s a satisfaction knowing that you are helping the environment and adding a bit of beauty to the world when you attract […]

Whether indoors or out, achieve drama along with Nature’s best with these ideas for amazing succulent gardens for small spaces. Space-Saving Succulent Gardens for Small Spaces It’s true that adding green to any living space adds feng shui, but did you know that this can be achieved with great results when using succulent plants? Succulents […]

Learn helpful tips how to grow rhubarb successfully from planting to harvesting in your garden so you can enjoy its fruit for years to come. Rhubarb is a delicious fruit grown in Wisconsin. Many folks grow it alongside their homes, in gardens and containers. My favorite memories of this plant include cutting these super tart […]

Because birds are a great asset to any garden, consider these five best organic practices for bird gardens to keep them coming back year after year. If you want to attract birds to your yard, then you’ll want to incorporate the best organic practices for bird gardens. And, they are: Seed Naturally Cultivate Responsibly Use Ecological […]

If you are a diehard weekend gardener and you love to get down and dirty with nature, then you’ll definitely love these five super DIY weekend garden projects. I like the idea of completing smaller garden projects over the weekend. Not only does it offer me the sense that I’ve accomplished something “big” but it […]