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,...

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

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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...

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