Spring is here! The trees have beautiful green leaves again, animal babies such as goslings, fawns, and squirrels are about. Early pollinators such as Carpenter & Honey Bees are out in full force examining the early blooms. So what’s available for us foragers? Spring is a great time to take advantage of the colorful wildflowers …
Category: DIY Creations, Wild Edibles Tags: eco-friendly, Flowers, forage, foraging by season, Gardening, Health, nature, Plants, recipes, Seasons, spring, sustainability, The Art of Ecology
It may be a little chilly out still, but it’s finally the time of year to start planning out your garden! As the winter fades into spring, we can think about seed starting, and drawing up plans to ready your home/garden for new plants. How do we start the planning process though? Ultimately, think about …
Category: Backyard Habitats Tags: Flowers, garden, Gardening, gardening for wildlife, gardening idea, native plants, Plants, pollinator garden, Seasons, seed starting, spring, The Art of Ecology, wildlife habitat
As we get further into fall, the gardener inside of me gets sad. I miss spending time out among my flowers. The fall rains are providing the water they need, and the birds are busy picking the old flowers clean of their seeds. The wind is blowing the leaves over the plants – prepping the …
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About this time (maybe even earlier!) each year, I start missing the sunshine and heat like crazy! Fortunately, nature’s got my back and I can get my “spring fix” even during the last dreary winter days. A few flowers get tired of the grey like I do and do something about it; they heat up …
Tags: Adaptations, cold, crocus, Flowers, Gardening, metabolism, nature, Plants, Seasons, skunk cabbage, snow, snow drops, spring, The Art of Ecology, thermogenesis, warm-blooded, wildflowers, winter