By Jennifer Smith It may seem counterintuitive to say I want those who are supporting nature to take a lighter hand. The idea came while visiting pollinator and monarch butterfly social media groups. I was surprised to see people, with the best of intentions, collecting caterpillar eggs and bringing them indoors to raise. This seemingly... Continue Reading →
By Peter Wimberg That's cold. No, I'm not referring to the weather, although it may be a chilly day when this issue arrives at your doorstep. I'm talking about the way anonymous keyboard warriors address strangers, and sometimes, I believe, people they know, about their landscape choices. Social media platforms can be a wonderful tool... Continue Reading →
By Peter Wimberg Audrey Hepburn once said, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” I think we all feel a bit of that sentiment now, in the winter months when our gardens, while still supporting the native insects, pollinators and birds we attracted in the summer, are quite subdued in their appearance. The... Continue Reading →
