Sleeping winter away – secrets of hibernating wildlife
How do wildlife survive in harsh winter weather? Strategies includes heavy fur coats, warm burrows, “anti-freeze,” and other surprises.
Author Phil
All about honeybees
It took the nectar from five million flowers to make the pint of honey setting on a kitchen shelf. Honeybees worked from sunup to sundown.
Insects: an introduction
To know insects is to respect them. They’re vital to our planet. Very few are nuisances, most are beneficial or, at least, benign.
Attract butterflies to your yard
When you plant with butterflies in mind, nothing screams “success” like the sight of them dancing from flower to flower.
Build a brush pile
As you tidy up your yard this fall, consider starting a brush pile. Easy to build, just follow our tips. Provide cover, shelter, den space, more.
Squirrels: frequent questions
I found a baby squirrel; what should I do? Can squirrels swim? Is it okay to feed squirrels? How do squirrels go down trees so easily?
Northern Raccoon: frequent questions
Why do raccoons wash their food? Raccoons and rabies. Orphaned, rescued raccoons. Are pets safe? More.
Turtles: frequent questions
You should never pick up a turtle by the tail — it can hurt it. So, pick it up by grabbing on each side of its shell behind the front legs.
Earthworms: frequent questions
Do worms have a head? How long do they live? Do they freeze in winter? Why are the slimy? More.
Attract earthworms to your yard
The more earthworms there are, the more fertile the soil. Attract them with moisture, plant matter and a little TLC.
