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...
Local Displays Showcase Composting OptionsComposting. For some gardeners, it’s a mystery, a practice that would magically improve their...
5 Plants to Attract ButterfliesWe garden for various conditions and reasons, from sun to shade, as well as movement, color, and...
Mysteries of the MonarchIf I were to give you a butterfly quiz, I’m quite sure you could pass. Here we go. Which...
Easy Ways to Provide Wildlife CoverWildlife gardens benefit from food, water, nesting sites, and cover. The focus of this piece is all...
Five Steps to a Sustainable GardenWhat is a favorite memory from last year’s garden? A garden view that finally matched your...
3 Steps to a Garden Better for the Bees, Butterflies and BirdsWe are in the midst of a revolution. Can you honestly say there is no room for improvement in your...
Beneficial Insects and Their Importance in the GardenCommon insect pests have natural enemies; these beneficial insects reside in and around the...
Get Involved, Get OutdoorsForest bathing – Shinrin-yoku – is a top trend for healthy living. The idea is to immerse...