Category: Outdoor Living

Zinniboy.com is a treasure trove for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wealth of information to inspire and guide your horticultural projects. From detailed ebooks like “The Flower Affect” to practical tips for every season, the website is designed to educate and encourage both novice and experienced gardeners. With a focus on cultivating a variety of flowers, including those that support local ecosystems like the monarch butterfly, Zinniboy.com is an excellent resource for anyone looking to enhance their garden and embrace the joys of outdoor living. Cheers

The birds featured in the video “The Birds Part 1” are Cave Swallows. The Cave Swallow, a species known for its agility in flight, often makes its home within the entrances of caves, cohabiting with bats. These birds have adapted to human-altered landscapes by nesting under bridges and culverts, expanding their range beyond their traditional habitats. They are skilled hunters of flying insects, which they catch with impressive aerial maneuvers, and they build their nests from mud and bat guano, cementing them onto walls and ledges. The Cave Swallow’s ability to adapt to changing environments is a testament to its resilience and ingenuity. Cheers

A flower resilient enough to thrive in the drought conditions of zone 4 is our featured flower of the month Dense Blazing Star. The Dense Blazing Star, scientifically known as Liatris spicata, is a perennial wildflower native to the eastern and midwestern regions of North America. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and is known for its striking spires of purple or white flowers that bloom from summer to fall. Cultivation involves planting corms in the spring after the last frost, with adequate spacing for growth. This hardy plant is a favorite among gardeners for its low maintenance and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Cheers

I started this perennial flower garden 10 years ago. Enjoy!