Wildlife Gardening Journal with Leslie Miller

Leslie Ann Miller share 3.5 acres in rural Oklahoma with birds, butterflies and wide variety of animals. She is currently transforming her yard with plantings to benefit wildlife.

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Creating microclimates and microhabitats to benefit wildlife

Last spring, a strong thunderstorm knocked down the cottonwood in our front yard. It left a gaping hole in the...

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Early spring is time to plant native spring ephemerals

Spring arrived early here at SunDog House, and my non-native spring ephemerals – crocuses, daffodils,...

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Native violets: beneficial, not a bane

Sometimes I get frustrated with our county road maintenance. Last month they added a new...

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Tidy up for spring with wildlife in mind

It’s almost here. I can feel it in my soul. My daffodils and tulips are...

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Four high-protein treats to help birds survive the bitter cold

Like much of the country, SunDog House is suffering from a winter blast. We feed...

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Ten books to gift a wildlife gardener

Let’s face it, as a writer and editor, I’m a book nerd. So it should...

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Understanding the recent shifts in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

For gardeners, the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is an invaluable tool, guiding us on the...

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Meet Leslie Miller

Leslie Ann Miller shares 3.5 acres in rural Oklahoma with birds, butterflies and wide variety of animals. She is currently transforming her yard with plantings…

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