Moths: Creatures of the Night GardenIn the evening, the daytime bustle of the human world quiets down and many animals stir and begin...
Why I Raise Monarch ButterfliesThe flight of the monarch butterfly has given merriment to millions of observers. Their striking...
Letting Go of My GardenI admit, there are moments when I think my garden might be better off if I stepped back.
How to Use a Microclimate in Your GardenGardening is like real estate – Location, Location, Location. It’s also like a business – if...
Understanding Freshwater: A Finite ResourceGardeners obsess about water. In the summer, we look up at the skies, pleading for much-needed rain...
Choose Plants Wisely When GardeningDuring the recent catalog crush a packet of seeds, intended to catch my eye, arrived in the mail.
Earth Friendly Sustainable PlantsSmart plant selection is an important way to create a sustainable landscape.
Six Tips To Celebrate Earth Day Right At HomeYour Backyard Isn’t Cancelled: Here are six tips to celebrate Earth Day without ever leaving home.
Helping Our Local Bee PopulationsHoney bees support the ecosystem. However, bee populations are declining at a dramatic rate...
Add Soil Organic Matter to the GardenBefore you go to the garden center, you should stop and think about your soil. The most important...
6 Fall Plants Pollinators LoveFall brings new beginnings for many of us. It’s the best time to plant trees and shrubs, as well...
Tips for Attracting Late Season ButterfliesSeptember is a peak time for butterflies, especially after last winter, which seems to have...
Waterwise Gardens: Beauty in the Beast of SummerSummers here in the Piedmont can be brutal, with scorching temperatures and scarce rainfall...
Fun Facts About FirefliesI was one of the lucky ones, growing up on the East coast of Virginia where lightning bugs, as we...
Ways You Can Help Save the Monarch ButterflyThe iconic orange and black markings of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) might make them the...