Who’s protecting your plants? Show off your pollinators, pest controllers, and perpetual powerhouses — from insects and companion plants to anything beneficial — on this day of honoring all the rebel forces for good. If you don’t have a pic to share, copy one from the internet and tell us about it. 🌸🌼🌺🌻🐝🦋🐜🪱🌱

I know this topic has been discussed before, but I think it’s great to hear what works for everyone. I used to keep my seeds randomly in a large envelope or ziplock bag. But when I started gardening again, I realized I like to be able to see my collection. I put everything in old binders with card sleeves. I chose categories that worked for me (Alliums, Brassicas, Flowers, Fruit, Herbs, etc.) I then heard about using an inventory sheet, and that was just the best thing I added. The most important part being expiration dates on the inventory sheet! So now I can look for my oldest seeds on the sheet without having to look at each and every envelope. How do you store your seeds? What didn’t work for you? Please share with pictures!

My praying mantis egg has hatched!

This isn’t our typical content, but this teacher’s story is powerful and meant to be shared. It’s about having a dream, taking a chance, finding and creating your own opportunities, and growing a community. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, and maybe be inspired to take a scary first step. 🌼🌸🌺🌻💐💐💐 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXx--v9t9Ba/?igsh=NTZ3OWJ6cmpiYmF4

Sometimes the public landscaping is begging to come home with us. Have you ever done this? I’ve absolutely taken some seeds or a slyly pinched off a small cutting to root at home later. I learned from the best — my mom! 😂 This is where my seed collecting/hoarding skills originated — and why I have random seeds and dead leaves scattered in all the nooks and holding spots in my car. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂🙃😏🫣💚 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXxd6uVuZIN/?igsh=bXlpNGlveWp6Mm5y