Redefining the Beauty of Nature and Wildlife in Our Gardens
There comes a time in every person’s life when they reach an epiphany. When a great understanding comes upon them, and a voice of some deep inner knowing speaks, and says to them, with the force of an Old Testament prophet: You better not get more than twenty feet from a toilet for the next… [Continue Reading]
Recently team member Ellen Sousa did an interesting piece on Leafcutter Bees. Ironically, I had just seen a bee with a circle of leaf attached to it’s bottom, so the article was timely and cleared up the mystery of this platform-toting pollinator. In my quest for information on this type of bee as they appear… [Continue Reading]
It’s late summer and the topiary buffalo are still roaming in Bison Meadow. You have to walk the paths to find them grazing amidst the wildflowers that have been growing all summer. Last winter when I introduced you to this two acre prairie, all that you could see were the bison, Junipers that dotted the… [Continue Reading]
Usually I get all excited finding something new in the garden or the pond. This week, I’m saddened to report that my pond has finally been infiltrated by invasive applesnails that wreak havoc on Florida’s waters. I can’t tell whether they are Island Applesnails (Pomacea insularum) or Channeled Applesnails (P. canaliculata). I haven’t seen any… [Continue Reading]
I had a real treat on the past Saturday. I stepped outside to help my elderly Labrador down the steps, a usual ritual at the break of dawn. When I was hanging up the towel used as a sling to prevent his rear from collapsing as he ventures down the four steps, I eyed one… [Continue Reading]
My chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (Pine Lily, representing Osceola County) had its very first plant rescue this past Sunday. Our county has several road projects on tap, and thanks to our tenacious President, Jenny Welch, who has hounded the “powers that be” for years to let someone salvage the native plants that… [Continue Reading]
If someone asked you what you’d do first to create a wildlife garden, what tips would you give them? How would you help them to start attracting wildlife to their garden? We’re going to start gathering these tips from you, our loyal readers, and publishing them here. I’ve been telling people for years that if… [Continue Reading]
Beautiful Wildlife Garden now has a sister! Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens is a new multi-author blog dedicated to promoting the value of native plants in our landscapes and creating welcoming habitat for wildlife in our gardens. We’ll also be discussing green roofs, rain gardens, sustainable landscaping, ecological restoration, xeriscaping, water-wise gardening, and more. Healthy… [Continue Reading]
Just being out in nature touches the heart and soul, but when you share that passion with like enthusiasts, such as those in a nature organization, your enjoyment can increase exponentially. Likewise, being able to easily ID plants and animals greatly strengthens your connection to nature, and a fantastic way to expand your knowledge is… [Continue Reading]
Earth Day is this week, and I’m planning ways to give a little back to wildlife in my garden. And wouldn’t it be wonderful if every gardener made a pledge to give something back to our local species? Here’s some ideas to get you started: Install a Wildlife Pond. When you add a pond to… [Continue Reading]
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