The magic of Monarch season has officially begun! After weeks of anticipation, I spotted the first tiny caterpillar of the year on a milkweed leaf—proof that life is returning. In this post, I’m sharing why Monarchs matter, how to create a safe haven for them in your own yard, and simple steps to help these incredible pollinators thrive.

It’s that time of year when cottonwood fluff drifts through the air like summer snow—annoying to some, but magical if you know what to look for. These often-overlooked trees are more than just seasonal sneeze-triggers; they’re keystone species that support hundreds of butterflies, moths, birds, and even offer medicinal benefits. In our yard alone, we've spotted a Viceroy and a Mourning Cloak—both thanks to the humble cottonwood. If you’ve ever dismissed them as messy, it’s ti

One quiet spring morning, I stepped out into the garden with a cup of coffee in hand. The air was soft, the sun just warming the earth,...

Explore the Biodiversity of Our Gardens Hey there! Ready to embark on an exciting journey through the vibrant world of our gardens?...

First off I apologize for the long pause from the blog. Spring and summer tend to be very busy. Now that we are headed into fall I will...

I have attempted to articulate this story so many times. So as I sit and type/write this for probably the dozenth iteration. It's...

Many call her Mother Earth. Which is a very fitting name as she is the caretaker of us all. She is the being that keeps us, humans, alive an

When the growing season is done in a native plant garden a whole new job begins, and we get to witness it! Dead native gardens are a...

This post highlights the Lindera benzoin, commonly called Spicebush, Common Spicebush, Northern Spicebush, Wild Allspice, or Benjamin...

Specifically, I would define myself as semi "plant blind". A term which actually is a "thing" and has a specific definition...

I created a fun video documenting a monarch from an egg until it’s released as a butterfly! Enjoy!

Today’s post highlights the Verbena hastata, also known as Blue Vervain. I don't know about you but whenever I hear "Vervain" it brings...

When we started our journey of gardening for the pollinators we never would have imagined we would also "attract" people! I have had so...

Monarch Butterfly

It's Pollinator Week (Mon, Jun 22, 2020 – Sun, Jun 28, 2020)! I want to celebrate this week by attempting to create an informative blog...

I decided to start a new series highlighting native plant species that are a part of our native habitat yard. Today’s post highlights the...

Let me preface this by saying I do not have any landscape design training at all! However, I put in hours and hours of research and...

Hi all! Today I received my birthday present, thirty-five new native plants from Prairienursery.com! There are seven species total and I...

Caught a pair of Black-capped Chickadees checking out our nesting box in the backyard. In the past, only sparrows used this bird nest...

Welcome to the outside world buddy! A LOT has changed since you were here last... A butterfly release is always exciting! This handsome...