Wildlife Gardening Journal

Toads Don’t Turn Into Princes, But They Do Eat My Slugs

The same dog that used to eat my moths also liked to eat toads. As horrifying as this was to me, I could not rescue all of them. I had no way to keep the poor things out of my backyard where they were quickly wolfed down by my voracious, “I’m-going-to-eat-it-if-it-fits-in-my-mouth” bull terrier. But my ...

Why frogs and toads are good for your garden

Beyond the voracious marauders of deer, rabbits, or ground squirrels, when we think wildlife in the garden, we often envision birds and native bees or other insects. And while the birds and bees are undoubtedly valuable, having toads and frogs in the garden is a real treat. We had lots of toads in the garden ...