Winter Wildlife Care
Snow and ice blanketed our fair city, which puts a strain on wildlife as well. Critters expend more energy trying […]
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ecology, wildlife
Environmental Stewardship: My Hidden Agenda
Those cold, drizzly days of winter seem like a distant memory as we soak up summertime in Oregon. I am
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ecology, green living, wildlife
Inviting Birds into the Garden
The sounds of birds and the buzzing of insects in springtime is a reminder for me that our homestead supports
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design, ecology, garden, wildlife
Taking Down the Snag
Gather round kids as I tell you a story of a snag and a homestead… A snag is a dead
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ecology, trees, wildlifeRoad Trip: Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
Upon my arrival into Austin, Texas, I quickly made a beeline for the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. It is a
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beneficial insects, design, ecology, garden, garden art, rainwater harvesting, traveling, trees, vines, wildlifeLow Maintenance Garden Design
My mother is a self proclaimed “black thumb” and has a never-ending battle with weeds in her yard. One large
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design, ecology, garden, wildlifeCertified National Wildlife Habitat
Our urban homestead is now a certified wildlife habitat thanks to the National Wildlife Federation (and a small fee). There
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ecology, permaculture, wildlifeBirds in the Garden
Birds are an important addition to the backyard food forest. Although they will steal some of my berries and fruit,
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ecology, permaculture, wildlife