If you find a hornworm covered in larvae, leave it be. It will not harm your plant under the extreme duress of being eaten alive.
Author: Stacie Lee
Bring on the Butterflies!
I encounter the magic of a butterfly bush and try to grow one of my own. Don’t worry, I failed and also offer an article with alternatives to this invasive plant species.
Cooking with Idioms
When life hands you gargoyles, make snickerdoodles. Okay, so that’s not really how that saying goes, but sometimes it feels just that way. What’s on your menu when you’re not feeling your best?
Psst. I’ll show you my to do list if you show me yours.
You know you’re a to do list addict if you have multiple to do lists reminding you to check your to do lists. Often, the items on those to do lists are repeated on other lists in order to remind yourself just how badly you want to/need to do them. What’s currently on your list?
Evening Island Ride
I share my thoughts and observations during an evening bike ride through the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
Do Birds Mourn?
A bird loses its nest. How does it really feel? Do birds and other animals mourn?
Ick. Spiders.
I attempt to get over my fear of spiders by watching them with binoculars. Bad idea? Good idea?
Wildlife in Residence
What should you do if the wildlife gets a little too close for comfort?
Make Way for Monarchs
Monarchs may be tiny creatures, but they are very important to the big cycle of life and aiding in their survival helps life at every level.
Confused Little Bird?
I thought woodpeckers pecked trees and metal rain spouts, but not this guy (gal?). He was hard at work at the pavement in the alley. I quickly snapped this pic and, in a attempt to get closer, chased him off his hunt. I believe he is a Northern Flicker Woodpecker.