Dealing with Hay Fever? Don’t Blame the Wrong Plant!
When my Dad was alive he suffered from terrible hay fever, also known as seasonal allergies, that made him miserable for weeks every summer: itchy, watery eyes, a runny
Birds That Make Me Smile: The Joy of Watching Hummingbirds
Have you ever had the chance to watch A LOT of hummingbirds at a feeder at once? In Costa Rica and other Central and South American Countries, this is common.
Conversations With a River: A One Minute Meditation
I’m reading a book right now called Ida B…and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine Hannigan. It is a children’s book that
Watch Bluebird Parents Feeding Their Babies
Thankfully the family of bluebirds we had in our backyard has fledged successfully. When we had several nights in the forecast with temperatures in the low 30’s, it was worrisome,
What’s Going on in Those Bluebird Boxes? Come With Me as I Check Them Out
There’s a place in Western North Carolina where I spend many hours every spring, summer, and fall, especially in the mornings when the meadows there are blanketed with fog. It’s
Love Hummingbirds? 5 Ways to Make Sure You’re Helping, Not HURTING Them
Have you ever gone over to a friend or relative’s house and noticed that their hummingbird feeder was covered with black mold? Did you say something and if so,
How Are Spring Ephemerals Different From Other Flowers?
Since spring has arrived I think I may have mentioned spring ephemerals several times. I often talk about them like old friends. But I was recently talking with my 17