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One thing I’ve learned from spending time in my garden is that insects have seasons too. I notice when pests show up, but I’m learning to pay just as much attention to when beneficial insects appear and disappear. Understanding those patterns helps me know when to intervene and when to give the garden a little more time.
That’s one of the things I ...
I see assassin bugs in my garden quite often, and I’ve grown to really enjoy finding them. There are a few spots where I know to look, especially my rose and
We’ve always loved German pancakes in our house, and adding apples turned them into one of our favorite birthday breakfasts. Now this German apple pancake is part of our family tradition, and my kids look forward to it.
It’s also a good way to use apples when they’re in season. I use fresh apples when I have them, but canned apples work well too, which means I can ...
I recently spotted a large hornworm in the garden while I was out with my grandson. We spent some time watching it. He was a little afraid of it, and I can’t blame him. It was huge!
I loved learning more about these fascinating caterpillars from my friend Jean Elston. In this next article in her
I love sharing my garden with hummingbirds. My favorite moment is when they get used to me being out there and just go about their business, feeding, chasing each other off, doing their thing a few feet away like I’m not even there. I’ll grab my phone and get a photo sometimes, but mostly I just enjoy it. It’s one of the moments in my garden where I feel closest to nature.