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Beyond the Fence — Mature Woodlands
Open views of Winter One of the best things about being outside the fence in winter is the open view through the mature woodlands. Early in winter, [...]
Turning a House into a Home
Pollinator Preserve Garden "The Butterfly House is meant to inspire; to encourage discovery and stewardship." I’m lucky to have a talented team of volunteers and coworkers excited [...]
The Much Maligned Goldenrod
Seasonal allergies are disruptive to your sweet slumber and can definitely wreak havoc on your outdoor activities. My friends, this is the second worst time of year for me [...]
Migration
Ah, migration! The season is in change. Zugunruhe* (a German word for the restlessness birds display before migration) is all around. In spring, birders delight in the passage of [...]
Why Divide Perennials in Fall?
It is Sunday morning, and I just finished watering the containers and the vegetable seedlings in my garden. The rest of the garden is not watered, as most are filled [...]
Grandma Used to Do It – So Can You! Freezing and Canning Produce
It's freezing and canning time! As a matter of fact, I am freezing herbs from my garden as I write this, and I currently have water ready on my [...]
Indigo Bunting at Tyler
The sight of a sky-blue Indigo Bunting never fails to thrill the crowd on the weekly bird walks at Tyler. It can be hard to take your eyes off [...]
What to Plant in the Vegetable Garden in July (and into August)
Would you like to use your garden space more efficiently? Are you wondering what can be planted in July? Our gardens have been giving back to us after months of [...]