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Oh Rats! How to Deal with Rats in Your Suburban Paradise

19:33

Fall Planting and Planning

10:23

Raising Butterflies in Your Own Backyard

14:25

Mums Vs Asters

6:58

A Note About Backyard Chickens

13:07

Monarch Blitz

8:16

What Do Your Flowers Tell You?

Getting outside and really taking a good look at your flowers and noticing what you DON'T see can tell you a lot about what's going on in your yard. If you'd like to see more butterflies and other pollinators in your yard, it's important to have the right stuff. In today's episode, I'll get into exactly what that means.
For more information, tips and ideas on how to make your yard more of an experience, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com
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Oh Rats! How to Deal with Rats in Your Suburban Paradise

19:33

Oh Rats! How to Deal with Rats in Your Suburban Paradise

Просмотров 1214 дней назад

Many homeowners across the country don't realize they're living amongst rats - but they are. Unfortunately, I live in an area where several construction projects have brought out the worst of it into our neighborhood...and our backyard. In today's ratty episode, I'll share with you my journey, some ways to deal with such an issue and probably, make you squirm. For more - and cheerier - tips on ...

10:23

Fall Planting and Planning

Просмотров 321 день назад

In this episode, I share some things to consider when planning next year's landscaping project...and the time is now! Fall is just about the best time to plant trees and bushes and the best time to plant perennials, especially for a pollinator garden. For more ideas on how to make your backyard or outdoor living area an amazing place for you and nature, please check out and follow my website: w...

Raising Butterflies in Your Own Backyard

14:25

Raising Butterflies in Your Own Backyard

Просмотров 3Месяц назад

"Raising" butterflies begins with your yard, actually, not the butterflies. In this episode, I'll share some ideas on how you can give butterflies (and moths) a better start to their short lives and how to enhance your own! For a list of native butterfly host plants for our region, click this link for a great listing from OSU Agricultural Extension: static1.squarespace.com/static/52bb9733e4b097...

6:58

Mums Vs Asters

Просмотров 15Месяц назад

This is the time of year when nurseries start to sell mums - chrysanthemums -and schools sell their "Mumkins" for fundraisers. But you know who isn't happy about mums? Bees, butterflies and any other pollinator. Tune in to today's episode and I'll share why... For more backyard tips, ideas and shenanigans, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com Follow me on Instagram: back...

13:07

A Note About Backyard Chickens

Просмотров 6Месяц назад

Have you been thinking about becoming a backyard chicken owner? If you have questions, I hope I can help you with some answers! In today's episode, I'm just sharing a few more ideas to consider before jumping into the world of chickens. To get more backyard chicken info, as well as other ways to maximize your backyard, please check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

8:16

Monarch Blitz

Просмотров 8Месяц назад

It's time for the Monarch Blitz! In conjunction with the Xerces Society, Monarch Joint Venture, The Journey North and quite a few other organizations, we're setting out to learn where monarch butterflies are - and aren't! Over the years, we've turned our suburban backyard (and front) into an oasis for nature...and you can, too! Tune in to hear the scoop and follow me at www.BackyardColumbus.com...

7:19

Changing the World Around You

Просмотров 52 месяца назад

Do you ever feel overloaded and stressed about the world around you? Wars, politics, homelessness...the list is endless. Maybe, there may be some respite right outside your door.... Follow me on social media @BackyardColumbus and on my blog for ideas about how to make where you live the happiest place on earth (at least "A" happy place!): www.BackyardColumbus.com

5:19

Keeping Nature Natural

Просмотров 82 месяца назад

To attract more nature to your yard, the more natural you keep your yard - not a hot mess - but incorporating or eliminating certain things - the more nature will thrive. In today's episode, I share with you some ideas that hopefully will help you in your journey. For more ideas, follow me on all platforms at Backyard Columbus and my blog: www.BackyardColumbus.com

7:57

The Super Basics of Irrigation

Просмотров 92 месяца назад

The most inefficient way of watering is just standing there with your hose....and who has time for that anyway? Ever thought about installing your own irrigation system? Let me make a case for why it's a great idea! Want some more ideas on backyard stuff? Check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

How to Attract the Ruby Throat Hummingbird

10:26

How to Attract the Ruby Throat Hummingbird

Просмотров 132 месяца назад

One of Ohio's summer pleasures is seeing our Ruby Throat hummingbird flitting about the yard. But how do you attract this little cutie? Today's episode is about sharing ideas on how to do just that! And, I *may* get distracted during this episode.....tune in to see why.... For more backyard ideas, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

5:46

Bringing Nature Home

Просмотров 83 месяца назад

Today's episode was a spur-of-the-moment event, caused by a dragonfly event (yes, there is such a thing!) in our backyard! Get the skinny on how creating little nature spaces can bring nature to your home. Want more info? Check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

6:01

Backyard Chickens in the Summer

Просмотров 13 месяца назад

Having chickens is a bunch of fun, but there are some things - actually a bunch of things - that you should consider, especially in summer. In today's episode, I share some ideas. For more tips, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

6:05

Containing Container Gardens

Просмотров 63 месяца назад

Were you thinking of adding hanging baskets everywhere? Loads of pots on the patio? A bunch of raised beds scattered about? Today I'm sharing some thoughts before you go wild.... For more tips, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com

6:48

Creating a Peace Place

Просмотров 53 месяца назад

To get the full benefit - if you will - of your outdoor space, I always recommend a Peace Place. A place where you can find refuge, take a breath or escape from whatever you need to for a few minutes. These are some ideas to help you get started. For more tips, check out my website: www.BackyardColumbus.com