Category: Critters

When we first bought a field camera to check out what happens in the garden, we knew we would catch some interesting visitors. And I [...]

My son is one of so many doing virtual school right now. Our days are quiet and mostly indoor starting at a screen unfortunately. But [...]

A few years back I planted a Sweet Almond Bush. The tag said it would hit around 5 feet in my grow zone. But its [...]

We live in a typical suburb. But there is a creek at the back of the neighborhood. So we do get interesting visitors sometimes. Including [...]

At dusk I like to stand in front of the garden and soak in the quiet. The butterflies are settling down, as are the birds. [...]

We gardeners all have our trouble makers. The pest or weed that is always watching, ready to pounce on our beautiful paradise. Gardening, as peaceful [...]

My kids love dragons. We have a book on all the kinds in folklore. But this is my favorite kind. And in the heat of [...]

Awhile back, we had a huge Fennel bush. It was in the butterfly garden so Swallowtails could use it as a host plant. The Fennel [...]