Confusing Dark Butterflies: How to Tell the Difference
Hello and happy September! When you see a dark butterfly in your yard do you have trouble identifying it? There are several dark swallowtails that mimic the Pipevine Swallowtail. And
Got Milkweed? Then it’s Probably Time to Get to Know the Milkweed Community
Years ago when I realized for the first time in my life I could actually plant a garden and welcome butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, the first thing I knew
The Art of Deception: Mother Nature’s Mimics
Before we start on Mother Nature’s Mimics I want to give you a sneak peak into a few topics I’m working on for upcoming posts. Is it a fly? A
More Magic in the Night! Come With Me on my Recent After-Dark Adventures
I’ll be the first to say I’m definitely a morning bird, not a night owl. By the time 10:00pm rolls around it’s highly likely I’ll be in bed, snuggled tightly
A Key to Happiness…Can YOU Answer This Question?
Happy Saturday and Happy Father’s Day Weekend to all of those Dad’s out there! I read an article recently that interviewed some of the oldest people in the world, asking
Nature Notes: Welcome June!
Happy June! I know we’re already several days in but I was in the woods for a couple of days in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with my friend Kim,
The Opposite of Love: Part 2
I stepped outside last night with a mix of great anticipation and deep worry, wondering if the efforts we have made over the past two days have been enough to