If you've followed this blog for very long, you'll know I'm a fan of easy-care, drought-tolerant, wildlife-beneficial plants. One such gem that adds both ecological value and visual charm to my gardens is Drummond's aster (Symphyotrichum drummondii). This perennial is not only a feast for the eyes with its delightful blooms but also serves as ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalLast spring, a strong thunderstorm knocked down the cottonwood in our front yard. It left a gaping hole in the middle of a flowerbed that I didn't have the energy to fill. I was so despondent by the destruction that I didn't do anything with that flowerbed for the rest of the year. A month ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalSpring arrived early here at SunDog House, and my non-native spring ephemerals - crocuses, daffodils, grape hyacinths, and tulips - are blooming. My native ephemerals are emerging, as well. My lawn has spring beauties (likely Claytonia virginica), and my native violets are blooming. Woodland phlox is coming up in its container. The calendar says we're ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalSometimes I get frustrated with our county road maintenance. Last month they added a new head-scratcher: taking a bulldozer to peel up the roadside sod for miles. It was less devastating than some of the tree damage they do with their horrific tree- and shrub-twisting machine, but I was heartbroken because they also scoured away ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalLet's face it, as a writer and editor, I'm a book nerd. So it should come as no surprise that I love giving books as presents for Christmas. In that spirit, I'm going to recommend ten books that would make a great gift for the wildlife gardener in your life. Without further ado, here they ...
Read More | Wildlife Gardening JournalFor gardeners, the USDA Hardiness Zone Map is an invaluable tool, guiding us on the types of plants that are likely to thrive in our region based on temperature extremes. Recently, this familiar map has undergone some changes, reflecting shifts in climate patterns across the United States. In this blog post, I'll explore the recent ...
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