The Rosalyn Carter Butterfly Trail works to help the monarch butterfly by increasing the habitat...
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Choosing the Right Plants for Wildlife Gardening
What’s the best part of being a wildlife gardener besides the wondrous wildlife we attract...
Worm Composting
They’re known as red wigglers, tiger worms or, more scientifically, Eisenia fetida. They prefer...
Moths: Creatures of the Night Garden
In the evening, the daytime bustle of the human world quiets down and many animals stir and begin...
Why I Raise Monarch Butterflies
The flight of the monarch butterfly has given merriment to millions of observers. Their striking...
Letting Go of My Garden
I admit, there are moments when I think my garden might be better off if I stepped back.
How to Use a Microclimate in Your Garden
Gardening is like real estate – Location, Location, Location. It’s also like a business – if...
Understanding Freshwater: A Finite Resource
Gardeners obsess about water. In the summer, we look up at the skies, pleading for much-needed rain...
Choose Plants Wisely When Gardening
During the recent catalog crush a packet of seeds, intended to catch my eye, arrived in the mail.
Earth Friendly Sustainable Plants
Smart plant selection is an important way to create a sustainable landscape.
Six Tips To Celebrate Earth Day Right At Home
Your Backyard Isn’t Cancelled: Here are six tips to celebrate Earth Day without ever leaving home.
Helping Our Local Bee Populations
Honey bees support the ecosystem. However, bee populations are declining at a dramatic rate...
Add Soil Organic Matter to the Garden
Before you go to the garden center, you should stop and think about your soil. The most important...
6 Fall Plants Pollinators Love
Fall brings new beginnings for many of us. It’s the best time to plant trees and shrubs, as well...
Tips for Attracting Late Season Butterflies
September is a peak time for butterflies, especially after last winter, which seems to have...