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
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
Weekly Puzzler Answer 297
Helen K. has won the giveaway of a free sampler pack of my cards. Congratulations to Helen, and thanks to all who played along with the puzzlers. Last week’s gorgeous
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
Weekly Puzzler #277: More Red Berries!
Okay yes, I’m going to stick with the red berry theme for the puzzlers for just a little longer. Let’s do another featuring bright red berries. Like ginseng, these are
Weekly Puzzler #275: Pink Warty Capsules Bursting With Red Seeds
This next puzzler is a real show-stopper in the woods right now, with its warty pink capsules that burst open to reveal small red seeds. Later the small leaves will
Take a Lesson from Mother Nature by Doing This
Did you know late summer, into fall– like right now– is a great time to add to your native plant garden? If you were to spend a day in the