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
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