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
Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Years ago when I moved to North Carolina after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I knew I wanted to start a pollinator garden. I knew I wanted to plant milkweed for
Giving Back this Fall: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Yard’s Potential
Amazingly, fall is just a few days away! At this time of year, there are always lots of articles about how to get your garden and yard ready for the
Weekly Puzzler Answer #271
Did you have any ideas about these mini green barrels that I saw on a leaf? They are what entomologists call frass, or what kids call poop. Same thing. This
3 Simple Things You Can Do This Spring to Make Your Yard Better For Wildlife
If you’ve never heard of Doug Tallamy, think of this as an introduction. If you’ve heard of him, then great, you’re already on this page! Doug Tallamy is a professor
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
Do You Like Hummingbirds? How About Songbirds? Then Can You Help Me Spread the Word?
People kill all of the caterpillars and then ask, where are the butterflies? I was recently talking to a family member who disclosed that she was going to hire an
