Male Cardinal resting in my crabapple tree *All photos are my own. Affiliate links are used in the content of this blog post. Getting started Welcome to the wonderful world of backyard birding!  This has to be one of my favorite pastimes that is not only entertaining, but therapeutic.  Before you delve into this hobby,… Continue reading Backyard Birding

Before we begin, I want to make mention that I'll be going through and offering suggestions based on popular items for the hard-to-buy-for nature lover. I am going to specifically focus on ideas for the bird "nerd" (both beginner and more experienced), butterfly enthusiast, bee fan, then nature lovers in general. Since I happen to… Continue reading Nature Lover Gift Guide

Leaf 'em alone When most people think of fall gardening, they think of the preparation to get the garden ready for the winter (if you're in the regions of the country where your perennials die back). I'm here to chat with you about his and hopefully have you think twice before raking, pruning, pulling, bagging,… Continue reading Fall Gardening

Journey North Disclaimer The information I'm delving into in this blog post is for informational and educational purposes. I would not feel valid with my own efforts into raising monarchs if I did not touch on this topic and have it serve as a resource to you. It is the raw, real deal of what… Continue reading Raising Monarchs (pt. 2 – The Not-So-Pretty)

Welcome! You stopping by to read this means that you've got at least some interest in what is both a fascinating and rewarding hobby: raising monarchs. Before you make the commitment to taking on this experience, there are a few things I would like to emphasize based on my first few years of raising monarchs.… Continue reading Raising Monarchs

It's taken some trial-and-error to know what works and doesn't work when it comes to annuals. I offer this blog post to share a bit of what I've learned, as well as what pointers you may find useful when it comes to choosing and arranging your own annuals in planter pots and window boxes. No… Continue reading Window box and planter pot arrangements

Because we've all felt that initial "freak out" stepping foot into greenhouses, feeling overwhelmed at where to even begin. You walk into a greenhouse on a perfect spring day, chipper as the Mama Robin you heard singing on your roof peak this morning, confident and ambitious to snag some beautiful flowers to line your porch.… Continue reading Plant and Garden Center Tips for Beginners

You. Better. Work. That's actually what I whispered to myself, both in "fingers crossed" mentality as well as true 90s dance party fashion. When I first spotted this over-100-year-old french sofa posted online for- wait for it- $75, I about fell out of my current chair in hopes that this would soon replace it. I… Continue reading Faux Deconstructed Couch

Mr. Bluebird on my shoulder... Male Eastern Bluebird Thank you for coming by to learn more about attracting and raising bluebirds! Before considering the possibility of taking on this beautiful, peaceful, and rewarding pastime, it is important to know that bluebirds are nation wide, ranging from Western Bluebirds way out west, Mountain Bluebirds in the… Continue reading Raising Bluebirds