12 Scary Facts in Honor of Halloween
Hello and happy Halloween! As a child this was one of my favorite holidays because I loved dressing up as much as I loved candy. It was fun to make
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
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
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
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
False Eyes, Bright Colors… Get Ready to Be Surprised!
Every year during the last full week of July, people from all over the world participate in an international citizen science initiative that invites participants to document moth species that