Thinking of the Other Mothers This Mother’s Day
Hello and happy Mother’s Day weekend! Whether your children are human, dog, cat, chicken, fish, or other, here’s wishing you a peaceful and joyful day. The world is a better
Six Mistakes to Avoid When Planting a Tree
Happy Arbor Day! It’s a fabulous time to plant a tree or two, and to celebrate the trees we already have. Have you ever reached your arms around a tree
On This Earth Day, Be The Change: 11 Ways to Make a Difference
Every year on Earth Day there are a multitude of articles about how you can “help” or “save” our great planet. The list is predictable, full of things that people
Picking a Hummingbird Feeder: 6 Questions to Ask
Depending on where you live, our beloved ruby-throated hummingbirds may have already returned from their spring migration. You can check out their progress here on this interactive map. Where I
What?! I Had No Idea: Oak Trees
Curious about the age of some of the towering trees in my forested yard in western NC, I measured around the trunk at 5 feet from the root crown and
What?! I Had No Idea: Box Turtles
I’m going to start this new category of blog posts, with the title, What?! I Had No Idea! As anyone who has been around the block a few times can
Wait! 2 Reminders Before Your Spring Cleanup
If you’re like me, you can’t wait to get outside in the garden and yard once the weather starts warming up. Like a magnet, I’m drawn everyday to go looking