Some of the best allies organic herb gardeners have against insect pests are the birds. No matter where you live, there are perhaps a dozen species of birds living nearby that would be quite happy to …
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t!
Things have been going quite well in my garden this spring. We've received several bouts of heavy rain, but not so much that there have been floods that would damage roots. In between bouts of weeding …
Rites of Spring
Ah spring, that season when hope triumphs over past experiences for gardeners. Not long ago I was out working in my garden and pondering the connection between what I was doing and the spring …
The Kiss of An Admiral
Not long ago I was outside enjoying the warm spring air when I was joined by an unexpected visitor - a red admiral butterfly much like the photo shown here. It was flitting lazily in the breeze. I was …
