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Species identification, host plants, Monarch waystation help, raising caterpillars, and migration sightings.

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Feeder setups, identification, migration watches, nesting boxes, hummingbirds, and backyard birding tips.

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Latest: “Hello Mudit Test” — 2 months ago

Native plants, pollinator gardens, plant identification, garden design, and wildflower questions.

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Canning, vegetable gardening, composting, yard projects, beekeeping, and garden recipes.

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General questions that don't fit neatly into one section. Our most active forum — 94% of questions get answered.

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How do you get through the long cold winter?

If you love to garden, how do you get through the winter?

What indoor plant can make my house smell good?

Are there any plants that I can grow indoors that smell really nice?

How do I start a mulch pile?

How do I start a mulch pile? What do I put in it? what should I not put in it?

How do I get rid of grubs?

Should I fertilize in the spring or summer or fall?

when should I fertilize my lawn? I live in Michigan.

How do I trim roses?

How do I trim my roses? And when should I trim them?

When should I transplant my iris?

When is the best time to move my iris?

Do coffee grinds help?

Do coffee grinds really help with flower gardens?

I can get my roses to bloom…

I planted roses last year but they are not blooming, any ideas what I might be doing wrong?

How many types of Lillys are there?

Any idea how many different kinds of lillys there are?

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