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Melissa J. Will

Ontario, United States

Blogger at Empress of Dirt

Writer | Blogger | Artist | Nature-obsessed | Organic Gardener | Some of my best friends are birds (Shared items and retweets do not imply endorsement.)

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  • 6 days ago | empressofdirt.net | Melissa J. Will

    June is a busy time for cold-climate gardeners. Summer is here and it’s time to plant, create, and visit other gardens for inspiration. Have a look at the ideas for this month. Here in southwestern Ontario, Canada, the month of June can be hot and dry. It’s the month of summer solstice with the longest period of daylight and shortest night around June 20 or 21. Our gardens are starting to thrive and it’s garden tour season—perfect for grabbing fresh ideas.

  • 1 week ago | empressofdirt.net | Melissa J. Will

    Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent mealybug infestations on your houseplants with practical tips for spotting signs early and keeping plants healthy. If you’ve got little jumping bugs, see these tips for getting rid of fungus gnats. Mealybugs are one of the more frustrating houseplant pests—and they often seem to appear out of nowhere. At first glance, they look like fuzzy white lint, but they’re actually insects, and a stubborn one at that.

  • 2 weeks ago | empressofdirt.net | Melissa J. Will

    Learn which flowering bulbs come back each year, which don’t, and how to care for perennial varieties after blooming to give them the best chance of flowering again. If you’re new to this, see How to Plant Flower Bulbs for more growing tips. Spring-flowering bulbs can be unpredictable. Some bloom beautifully year after year, while others fade out quickly or never return.

  • 3 weeks ago | empressofdirt.net | Melissa J. Will

    Wondering why nearby hummingbirds aren’t visiting your feeders? This checklist looks at why they might be avoiding your yard—or choosing a neighbor’s instead. By understanding what they need, you can make changes that encourage them to stop by. If you’re not sure if they have arrived yet, see our spring hummingbird migration map here. If you know hummingbirds spend their summers in your neighborhood but they’re ignoring your feeders, you’re not alone.

  • 1 month ago | empressofdirt.net | Melissa J. Will

    Be sure to stay on top of these early summer garden chores to avoid missed opportunities for plant propagation and prevent small issues from turning into big problems. If time has slipped away, this lists what to get done mid-summer before the cool weather sets in. Summer SolsticeSummer solstice is the day of the year with the longest period of daylight and the shortest night. In the Northern Hemisphere, it usually occurs around June 20 or 21.

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Melissa J. Will 👑 Empress of Dirt
Melissa J. Will 👑 Empress of Dirt @empressofdirt
24 Oct 24

Canadian scientists fight to save North America’s largest fungi biobank https://t.co/MEekD1PQmg #fundingneeded #vitalresource

Melissa J. Will 👑 Empress of Dirt
Melissa J. Will 👑 Empress of Dirt @empressofdirt
24 Oct 24

How this 92-year-old first-time author is keeping her father's story alive https://t.co/8NMeF3hEB8 via @ottawacitizen

Melissa J. Will 👑 Empress of Dirt
Melissa J. Will 👑 Empress of Dirt @empressofdirt
23 Oct 24

Darlene Burgess counted monarchs as a volunteer at Point Pelee National Park https://t.co/iiueHTUjWf