Not What You Think: 10 Spider Facts That May Surprise You
It’s Halloween time again and that means tons of spiders and spider web decorations. It’s hard to go through a day without seeing some reference to spiders, most of it
In Memory of Dr. Jane Goodall
As you may know, Dr. Jane Goodall died on Wednesday,, October 1,2025, at the age of 91, in her sleep. Somewhere around 1996 I had the privilege of meeting Jane
An Unwanted Anniversary, and Finding Hope in a Hopeless World
September 27, 2024 was a day for the record books in western NC. Hurricane Helene came barreling through our beloved mountains with a force none of us ever thought possible
It’s Fall! A Few Reminders…
If you’ve been following along with me for very long, you’ve probably heard me talk about fall and how you maintain your garden REALLY matters. Some traditional things you should
Small Spots of Beauty
I’ve been spending time in some of my favorite places– unnamed meadows that most people would look at unfavorably, believing them to be full of weeds, reservoirs for mosquitoes or
Seven Invasive Plants to Replace This Fall
Did you know fall is a great time for planting? Getting new plants in the ground, or rearranging plants you already have can be done now in preparation for next
Animal Love to Make You Smile… and Some Questions
Friends at Farm Sanctuary. Acton, California, USA, 2014. Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.” The difference between a dog and a