I was one of the lucky ones, growing up on the East coast of Virginia where lightning bugs, as we...
Category - Earth-Friendly
Ways You Can Help Save the Monarch Butterfly
The iconic orange and black markings of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) might make them the...
Local Displays Showcase Composting Options
Composting. For some gardeners, it’s a mystery, a practice that would magically improve their...
5 Plants to Attract Butterflies
We garden for various conditions and reasons, from sun to shade, as well as movement, color, and...
Mysteries of the Monarch
If I were to give you a butterfly quiz, I’m quite sure you could pass. Here we go. Which...
Easy Ways to Provide Wildlife Cover
Wildlife gardens benefit from food, water, nesting sites, and cover. The focus of this piece is all...
Five Steps to a Sustainable Garden
What 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 Birds
We 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 Garden
Common insect pests have natural enemies; these beneficial insects reside in and around the...
Get Involved, Get Outdoors
Forest bathing – Shinrin-yoku – is a top trend for healthy living. The idea is to immerse...
Self-Sowing Flowers Expand Your Garden Display
Like most homeowners, I’m constantly seeking new ways to reduce the time and money I spend...
How to Create a Low Maintenance Landscape
Almost 20 years ago I set out to transform our mostly shady, English ivy infested front yard into a...
Go Wild for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies at Home
When we first moved into our Raleigh home 18 years ago, we had a one-year-old child and two more to...
An Introduction to Bird Watching
Birds have always fascinated me. I have watched birds cluster around feeders as I casually leafed...
Slow Flowers or a 2,000 Mile Rose
My husband walked in with an armload of flowers and a smile on his face. Peeking out of their...