Outdoor Fun Archives - Garden Experiments https://www.gardenexperiments.com/category/fun-nature-stuff/outdoor-fun/ For the love of gardening and wildlife habitat Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:54:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6 https://www.gardenexperiments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Outdoor Fun Archives - Garden Experiments https://www.gardenexperiments.com/category/fun-nature-stuff/outdoor-fun/ 32 32 5 Family Friendly Outdoor Activities https://www.gardenexperiments.com/family-friendly-outdoor-activities/ Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:50:00 +0000 https://www.gardenexperiments.com/?p=4429 Getting outdoors to enjoy some fresh air, to get a little exercise, and to find something beautiful in nature that makes us smile can be so important. So gather up your family and get outdoors! Try one of these five outdoor activities to explore your backyard, your neighborhood, or just about anywhere! 1. Become a […]

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]]> Aerobin Composter Review: Compost Kitchen Scraps and Yard Waste in Your Backyard https://www.gardenexperiments.com/aerobin-composter/ https://www.gardenexperiments.com/aerobin-composter/#comments Tue, 12 May 2020 13:50:33 +0000 /?p=280 If you’re looking for a large, sturdy, insulated composter, the Aerobin400 Composter fits the bill. It is 47 inches tall by 29 inches wide and can hold up to 113 gallons of compost! And since it is aerated, you don’t have to turn the compost. Why Compost Yard Waste & Kitchen Scraps? Composting kitchen scraps […]

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]]> https://www.gardenexperiments.com/aerobin-composter/feed/ 1 10 Amazing Facts About Orchids https://www.gardenexperiments.com/10-amazing-facts-about-orchids/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:18:59 +0000 http://www.gardenexperiments.com/?p=2481 Orchids are amazing! They have so many shapes, sizes, and colors of flowers and can be found all over the world. Here are some fun facts about orchids. Many of the showiest orchids are epiphytic, meaning they attach themselves to other woody plants with their roots and get their nutrients and water from the air […]

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]]> Don’t Let the Bad Bugs Spoil Your Outdoor Fun https://www.gardenexperiments.com/dont-let-the-bad-bugs-spoil-your-outdoor-fun/ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 01:05:07 +0000 http://www.gardenexperiments.com/?p=2267 It is just the worst part of gardening. I mean it, the worst. The bugs. My former biology teachers would scold me for saying “bugs” and not insects, but that’s what we call them. I appreciate beneficial insects in the garden – the praying mantises, ladybugs, spiders, and even bees and wasps that can sting. […]

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]]> What flower will you plant? It’s National Plant a Flower Day https://www.gardenexperiments.com/what-flower-will-you-plant-its-national-plant-a-flower-day/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:00:48 +0000 http://www.gardenexperiments.com/?p=1123 Had enough of winter? Why not plant a flower? If you’re looking forward to spring, this is the day for you. It’s still early in the season, so you may have to plant your flower indoors. But if you’re lucky, you might be able to plant something outside. Here are my suggestions for some plants […]

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]]> Winter Garden Project: Count Birds at Your Feeder This Winter to Help Track Bird Populations https://www.gardenexperiments.com/winter-garden-project-count-birds-at-your-feeder-this-winter-to-help-track-bird-populations/ https://www.gardenexperiments.com/winter-garden-project-count-birds-at-your-feeder-this-winter-to-help-track-bird-populations/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:10:26 +0000 http://www.gardenexperiments.com/?p=1092 Want something fun to do while your garden is sleeping this winter? How about signing up for Project Feeder Watch? If you live in North America, you can participate in collecting data that helps scientists determine changes in bird distribution and abundance. This is a great way to teach your kids about scientific data collection […]

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