Three Fabulous Fall-Blooming Perennials
It’s hard to believe we have already reached September and that summer is in the rearview mirror. Did you know that Mother Nature sows many seeds in fall? This time
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
Happy International Bat Awareness Day: 3 Things to Love About Bats
I suspect many of you are not aware that today is International Bat Awareness Day. As you might have guessed, it’s not widely celebrated unless your circle of friends includes
Wait! 2 Reminders Before Your Spring Cleanup
If you’re like me, you can’t wait to get outside in the garden and yard once the weather starts warming up. Like a magnet, I’m drawn everyday to go looking
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
Join The Great Southeast Pollinator Census: A Citizen Science Project for Pollinator Conservation
You probably already know that many plants require the services of a pollinator. Pollinators are animals that transfer pollen from one flower to another so that the plant can become
Spring Has Arrived! Here are 10 Ways to Make Your Yard Welcome for Hummingbirds, Pollinators, and Butterflies
Love hummingbirds? And butterflies? Want to welcome native bees to your yard? These animals are all so wondrous to see in our yards, flitting about and making us smile, oblivious