Brighten Up Your Yard with Sunflowers
Sunflowers are the quintessential summer flower with their bright yellow petals and golden brown centers. They are one of…
Kenda is co-founder of Backyardville and a homeschool mom who has a passion for learning along with her kids. This passion extends to the outdoors where she enjoys growing food to feed her family, creating habitats to attract wildlife, and finding ways to nurture and sustain the Earth. With a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Iowa State University, Kenda uses her education and personal experiences to write and share knowledge with others. Her continuous desire for learning is evident in her blogs and the information she shares. Kenda resides in Des Moines with her husband and two sons.
Sunflowers are the quintessential summer flower with their bright yellow petals and golden brown centers. They are one of…
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