Introducing the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
On any given day in the summer, if you are outside, you are likely to see eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies ((Papilio glaucus) flitting around. You see them in the garden, in
Weekly Puzzler #270: Tiny Green Spheres on Short Threads
Happy Weekend, Friends! I think it’s time to bring back the puzzler, starting today. Here’s a few photos I took recently on Milkweed, at my friend Kim’s farm. Check them
Even When the World Is Crazy–Five Things to Remember
Happy day, friends! I just want to share a few thoughts with you. As you may know I have an Instagram account and enjoy posting little tidbits about the things
Splish, Splash, Takin’ a Bath: Bear Cubs Play in Water
Recently a friend gave me the brilliant idea to put out some “watering holes” in the forest on my property. Though we have several streams on our 17 acres, most
Gardening For Moths: 3 Reasons to Get Started Today!
Did you know that the last week in July is National Moth Week? Or that Ohio holds an event each July called Mothapalooza that brings together self-professed “Nature Nerds” from
Ten Facts About Coyotes
It is not unusual to hear coyotes howling in the night where I live. Like the haunting call of a loon echoing across a lake, or the flutelike song of
Raise Monarchs? Learn about OE and How You Can Prevent Infections
In the last ten years word has gotten out about the decline in monarch butterfly populations and more and more people are wanting to help these beautiful butterflies. What’s not