Happy October! A time for witches and ghosts, pumpkin spice pancakes, warm apple cider, and, of course, fall planting. Yes, the early autumn months are the best time to put… Read more ⇢

All photos in this post were taken by me, Verónica H. Brown. In my last blog post, I complained about my lack of garden insects. A few days later, the… Read more ⇢

Every summer brings a new adventure to my small Wildlife Habitat. The yard is a living, breathing ecosystem with its own wants and needs. As its humble steward, I can… Read more ⇢

***UPDATE: Missed me at the market? Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support my native plant sale! If you couldn’t make it or just need a… Read more ⇢

It’s been an exciting few weeks in my little Wildlife Habitat! I finally saw my wild sundial lupine (Lupinus perennis) bloom, and what a show that was. They are now… Read more ⇢

“Patience is the art of hoping.” – Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues This is my mindset every year as I embark on my new Winter Sowing adventure. In 2024-2025… Read more ⇢

After what seems to have been “the longest winter ever,” spring is finally here – warmer days, singing birds, ospreys gliding above, and bits of green popping up everywhere. Take a minute… Read more ⇢

The beauty of native plants is that they are, by and large, low-maintenance. However, the important thing here is that we have to LET THEM BE low-maintenance. What do I… Read more ⇢

“The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library,” said Albert Einstein. This has pretty much been the motto by which I’ve lived my life… Read more ⇢

As of today, we are officially one week away from the start of spring. The snow is mostly melted, little signs of green are popping up in the garden, and… Read more ⇢