Wildlife Gardening Journal

The Joy of Being a Wildlife Gardener: Wally and Wallaby

Wildlife gardening comes with its joys and frustrations. This week, I was reminded why all this hard work is so rewarding, and not just for me. Wally A young Plain-Bellied watersnake we dubbed "Wally." Very soon after installing a pre-formed pond in our front yard, I noticed we had a small, slithery visitor: ...

Snakes in the Garden are Usually Your Friend

It always makes me sad when a photo of a dead snake comes across my Facebook page, usually accompanied by a message of horror from the person who posted the picture and/or killed it. Usually, it’s a harmless, nonvenomous one, and I think, “What a waste.” I grew up lifting up rocks and prying open ...