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
Let’s Talk About Snakes, Including Why You Would Want Them in Your Yard and How to Deal With Venomous Species
Before I get started, did you know all of the photos on my blog posts are my own? Many other bloggers or educators use photos from Wiki commons or other
Small Miracles, Feeding Your Soul
A friend recently gave me a handful of luna moth eggs. Have you seen a luna moth? With magenta-lined green wings, long tails and false eyes on their hindwings, a
All About Vines, Including Which Ones to Put in Your Yard, and Which Ones to Avoid
I bet by now you’re aware of why it’s important to add habitat to your yard and minimize, or eliminate your lawn. In recent years there’s been a movement towards
Hummingbirds: Your Questions Answered
What’s not to love about hummingbirds? These tiny flying jewels bring me and so many others such joy. Seeing them in my yard enjoying the flowers I’ve offered them, or