Who’s That Caterpillar, Part One: A Look at 10 Common Butterflies
Have you ever been out in your yard or garden and come across a big, fat “worm” feasting on your plants? Maybe you were horrified, thinking “Holy cow! That caterpillar
Sounds Like Science Fiction…But it’s Not!
Special thanks to Beth for sharing these amazing caterpillars with me so I can photograph and watch them grow! I love it! Thank you! I recently wrote a post about
Five Lessons From my Dog, Schroeder
These days there are few things that are consistent in my schedule, but taking my dog, Schroeder for a walk, is one of them. Actually, we call it a SNIFFari,
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
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
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
One Thing I Learned, and Loved, When I Thru-Hiked the Appalachian Trail
Have you ever had something outdoors planned–maybe a hike, canoe ride, or walk with your dog–and cancelled because of a threat of rain? I’m sure this is true of all