Gardening with native plants is a rewarding way to support local wildlife, especially our beloved butterflies and moths. Many native North American trees serve as essential host plants, providing food and habitat for caterpillars, which later transform into the stunning winged adults we admire. Integrating these trees into your wildlife garden not only enhances its ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalI never thought much about moths, but after this year I am finding the beauty in moths by stopping to take a closer look. At this time of the year moths are front and center nearly any time a light is turned on at night. When someone leaves the screen door open, rest assured there’s ...
Read More | Pest PatrolMy dog has helped me develop a new appreciation for moths. She loves the moths in my yard. Specifically, she loves to eat them. We discovered this because my dog is also afraid of the dark. Consequently, we leave the back porch light on at night so she will go do her business outside, rather ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalIn my last blog, I mentioned the importance of pollinators, and I provided several pollinator-related resources, including four native plants that are beneficial to them. In this blog, I thought I'd introduce you to our most common groups of pollinators, plus explain what pollination actually is and how it works. Pollination Pollination is the transfer ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalMoths elicit varied responses from people. Sometimes they are so beautiful, like the enormous Sphinx (or Hawk) moth, that they are a joy to see. Other times, such as when they’re dive-bombing you as soon as you turn on a light, they’re a bother. Since people seem to love them or hate them, I thought ...
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