Build a robin nesting box with these free plans. Robins are attracted to this unique design with a sheltered shelf to secure the nest and raise their young. The robin (Turdus migratorius) nesting … [Read more...]
Birds & Other Wildlife
Why Ants in the Garden Aren’t a Problem (and Actually Help)
Ants may look like pests, but they play a valuable role in garden soil health and pest control. Here's why you can stop worrying and let them be. If ants are taking over your hummingbird feeders in … [Read more...]
Phenology: The Secret Calendar Every Gardener Uses (Without Realizing It)
Discover how seasonal changes guide plant and wildlife behavior—and why gardeners rely on phenology, often without realizing it, to plan and grow their gardens. An example of how we garden … [Read more...]
How to Attract Fireflies (It Starts With Your Garden Soil)
Invite fireflies to your garden with basics like providing healthy soil, keeping leaf litter, limiting light pollution, and avoiding pesticides. When we choose to support healthy ecosystems, the … [Read more...]
2025 Fall Hummingbird Migration (Canada & United States)
The fall hummingbird migration south from parts of Canada and the United States begins as temperatures start to cool. When it starts depends on their summer location and how far they have to travel. … [Read more...]
Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your Feeders
Wondering why nearby hummingbirds aren't visiting your feeders? This checklist looks at why they might be avoiding your yard—or choosing a neighbor’s instead. By understanding what they need, you can … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: Gardening, Nature, & Life Stories
If you’re looking for gardening and nature books that explore how the outdoors shapes our lives (and vice versa), this is a growing list of titles I’m reading, enjoying, and recommending, covering … [Read more...]
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