Fennel is easy to grow – even in the arid Southwest. Here are my tips for growing this cool season crop. Note that fennel is a member of the carrot family, so a number of other carrot family herbs can be grow in this same way. The list includes caraway, […]
Yes I planted a butterfly garden in my yard. Am I entirely pleased that I did so? Not right at this moment! Cover image: from an 1917 book titled “Butterflies Worth Knowing.” Big Butterfly Flitting Through the Yard I saw a giant black and yellow butterfly flitting through my yard […]
Bugs come in many shapes and sizes, and they change those shapes and sizes in their lifetime. They also change what they eat as they change their bodies. This makes discovering just what bug is bugging you sometimes a bit of a challenge. I recently created and presented a talk/presentation […]
Butterflies can add a beautiful grace note to our yards, and it is easy to attract them! Would you like to be able to watch flocks of butterflies flutter by? Now is the time to plant your butterfly garden in the Southwest USA. Butterflies, moths, and skippers are in the […]
