Mrs T’s Garden Care

13/01/2026

T'O

04/01/2026

I'm so ready 🌸

17/11/2025

Right now, under leaf litter and tucked into little pockets of earth, next year’s pollinators are resting.
Disturb the ground — rake, till, blow leaves away — and you can destroy an entire colony before spring begins.

• Most queens overwinter just below the soil
• Many shelter in leaf piles, brush, or tall grass
• They emerge in late April–May to start a new hive
• Early yard cleanup = silent losses we never see

🍂 Let leaves stay.
🚫 Skip the blower.
🌱 Delay raking and mowing until spring warms.

A quiet yard now means a buzzing garden later.
Protect the queens — everything blooms because of them.

17/11/2025

Before you tidy up your garden, save those seed heads 🐦 Coneflowers, Black-Eyed Susans, and similar plants give birds essential winter food—your “messy” garden might save their lives.

17/11/2025

9 Edible “Weeds” Worth Keeping in Your Garden
Nature’s free superfoods—packed with flavor, vitamins, and resilience!

• Dandelion — Bitter greens rich in iron and vitamin A; roots make detox tea.
• Purslane — Juicy leaves loaded with omega-3s; great in salads or stir-fries.
• Clover — Mild and nutty; flowers and leaves can be brewed into tea.
• Lamb’s Quarters — Spinach substitute high in calcium and protein.
• Plantain — Tender young leaves soothe inflammation when eaten or used topically.
• Chickweed — Crisp, delicate green that pairs beautifully in sandwiches.
• Mallow — Edible leaves and flowers with a mild, okra-like texture.
• Violet — Sweet, edible blossoms rich in vitamin C; ideal for garnishes.
• Stinging Nettle — Cooked leaves taste like spinach and are high in iron and magnesium.

✨ Tip: Always harvest from clean, pesticide-free areas — your “weeds” might just be your healthiest greens!

25/10/2025

When the bees disappear, flowers lose their voice, fields lose their color, and the earth forgets how to breathe. Protect them — for in their tiny wings lies the heartbeat of our planet." 🌍🐝

24/10/2025

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04/07/2025

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24/06/2025

Please STOP doing balloon releases. They don’t go to heaven. They fall back to the ground, where animals choke on the pieces or get tangled in the string. Birds, turtles, and other animals often mistake balloon fragments for food, leading to injury or death. There has to be a better way to honor someone without harming other living things. Rescue One