The United States of America is celebrating 250 years of Independence this year, and with independence much on my mind I noticed that Greek Independence Day is coming up on March 25 (next week). Since many Greek plants do well in our region, perhaps you might like to plant a […]
Do insects “bug” you? Some insects do indeed bother me (mosquitoes for example), but by and large, I am very thankful for their existence on this earth. Let me share why most bugs are good bugs, and we will also look at your top 6 insect friends. Interjection from the […]
Summertime is hummer time! Flowers are blooming and hummingbirds are zipping and sipping. Drinking nectar, and consuming a few insects while they are at it. Hummingbirds are Delightful to Watch So many folks love to watch hummingbirds at feeders around their homes. One of my first ever YouTube videos was […]
Much in the news about bees as pollinators. And while we all enjoy the fruits of bees labor, not many of us want a swarm of them settling in the backyard. Especially not the Africanized “killer” bees that are a fact of life in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, […]
As I post this, World Wildlife Day was this week = March 3. So let’s talk Southwest wildlife. I confess I have a love / hate relationship with the wildlife in my garden. Yellow Month “Uam Masad” is the Tohono O’odham month that translates as “Yellow Month” since so many […]
February is National Wild Bird Feeding Month. To help us all celebrate, I offer these tips for turning your yard into a welcoming space for our fine feathered friends. Posted this – and then realized I wrote about it before – more bird gardening. Link to my YouTube video on […]
Ants are beneficial for gardens. I agree, they are not so beneficial inside the home. But out in the garden they can be good – even if they are stripping the leaves off your Lady Banks’ rose. Most “Bugs” are Good The buzz is out about bees, and everyone loves […]
