The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
It’s so tempting, I know! The days are getting warmer; the migrating birds have returned, buds are bursting, and all the signs of spring have arrived. You’ve been stuck indoors for months during the cold winter and can’t wait to return to the garden. I’m right there with you! But if you are itching to …
If you have been following this blog and reading my posts, then you know that I am passionate about pollinators. Since learning how vital pollinators are to our planet, I have tried to be more conscientious in my actions to protect them. I started planting more natives in the garden and made plant purchase decisions …
It’s National Pollinator Week! A time to celebrate earth’s pollinators and address the urgent issue of pollinator population decline. Initiated and managed by Pollinator Partnership, National Pollinator Week became designated by the U.S. Senate in 2007 and has become an international observance. The week-long celebration creates awareness and promotes the services provided by birds, bees, …
Floating gracefully on the breeze, like a ballerina swaying to nature's tune, a spot of brilliant color shines against the bright blue sky. I watch, mesmerized, as the graceful dancer flits to and fro with its dance partner and hold my breath as the finale unfolds. The petals of a flower await, like a stage …
When I think of a meadow, I often imagine vast open grasslands sprinkled with wildflowers, just like I used to explore when I was a child. I always admired these beautiful areas and appreciated them for all that they offered local wildlife. Until recently, having a meadow on my property was a dream, as I …
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