Plan in winter for next summer’s yard projects
Fall and winter are good times to make a to-do list for next spring. Have you purchased seeds? Cleaned tools? What plants will you buy?
Browsing: Feature stories
How backyard wildlife survive winter weather
Just as wildlife appear like magic in the spring, they seem to disappear the same way. Ever wondered what becomes of them? Or where they go? We have answers for you!
The birds of the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ song
Ever wondered what species of birds the Twelve Days of Christmas song refers to? Here’s what the experts say, plus photos.
Why create a backyard wildlife habitat?
Four good reasons why you should commit an area of your yard to wildlife. First, by every measure, earth is losing natural habitat.
No spring in the step of hungry spring birds
The cheery spring songs of birds may be disguising hunger pangs. Last summer’s harvest of seeds, berries were consumed in the winter.
Insects rule! Yes, they really do!
Our world would be very different without insects. They are pollinators, they decompose waste, aerate and fertilize soil, make materials, and more.
Best native grasses for a yard
Swaying gracefully in the gentlest breeze, native grasses seem to be the “free spirits” of plantdom. But, their looks are…
For this snake, ‘rough’ takes on new meaning
As my dogs and I were walking, we came across a snake obviously in distress and unable to move away to safety. There’s a moral to this story.
Dam! It’s the beavers!
Learn about beavers, how they live and the value of their dams in nature.
These woodpeckers store their food, and defend it, too!
Meet the three woodpecker species especially noted for storing food and protecting their stash.