Something’s Crawling in My Garlic, and That’s a Good Thing!
A while ago, I was harvesting my garlic flowers—you know, that little moment of happiness when you try to getContinue Reading
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Gardening With Mrs. Skunk
I have to tell you something that happened to me last year. I was back from my usual walk withContinue Reading
Shells and Guilt: Confessions of an Overly Curious Gardener
It seems to me that I’ve been very technical in my recent articles. That’s fine, we want to learn whenContinue Reading
Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Who doesn’t appreciate the fluttering and beautiful colors of butterflies and hummingbirds in our gardens? But it is clear thatContinue Reading
The Not-so-sleepy Life Under The Snow
A still, quiet winter morning. Everything is asleep, on pause. I wish I could accompany this article with the smellContinue Reading
The World of the Infinitely Small: Life on Plants
Did you know that everywhere in the world, on practically every surface, there is life? Even if you can’t seeContinue Reading
Moles in the Garden: How to Get Rid of Them or Not
Early spring and sometimes autumn, after heavy rains, mark periods of high activity for moles. These insectivorous animals (no, it’sContinue Reading
The Beaver: Friend or Foe?
Cute in cartoons, rarely seen in the wild, our beloved beaver is a renowned landscape architect. It’s one of theContinue Reading
Winter Predators in Your Garden
At the beginning of February, I’m delighted to be back at it again, concocting articles about nature, ecology and gardening.Continue Reading
American Toad: Not So Warty, a Laidback Gardener’s Friend
I say “wart” and you immediately think… toad! This little creature, often disliked because of persistent myths, is in factContinue Reading