They awaken each summer. From hidden burrows in the ground, they emerge to seek their prey. Each day the hunters tirelessly prowl their territories, pouncing without warning. They subdue each […]
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If You Plant It, They Will Come
It’s true–if you plant it they will definitely come. What will come? Hummingbirds! In addition to delighting you, they will be a great learning opportunity for your kids. Here’s a […]
Are Deer Eating Your Native Plants?
The bane of every gardener is a herd of deer bent on eating your prize native plants. It’s so discouraging to have all that labor and money you invested eaten overnight! How […]
Choosing Native Plants: Three Mistakes To Avoid
Just when you thought you were doing the right thing, along comes more information regarding mistakes to avoid in choosing native plants. Hopefully, you haven’t loaded up your garden with the following three mistakes.
What is Biodiversity? And why should we care?
I am privileged to be surrounded by nature in both my personal and professional lives. It’s a delight to find some new (to me) event or process unfolding outside: watching […]
Garlic Mustard: One Plant You Don’t Want in Your Garden
Garlic mustard is a stealthy and treacherous invasive plant bent on invading your garden to create a hostile environment for native plants. Those pretty flowers and charming heart-shaped leaves look […]