Blue vervain was the surprise star of my summer garden. I grew this native perennial from seed for common buckeye butterflies, but discovered it supports an entire community of bees, butterflies, caterpillars, spiders and other wildlife.
Most people think of bees and butterflies first when they picture backyard wildlife, but garden spiders are just as much a part of the ecological story. They’re...
If you ever want to see some really fascinating creatures in your garden, grow native milkweed! When I first planted milkweed in my garden, I knew it...
It’s the season to see box turtles here in eastern Oklahoma. This morning the day started with my husband spotting one near his little front yard garden....
Native plants like passion flower vine are not always easy to source locally, so if you can master starting them from seed, you have more opportunities to...
Fall gardening is a delightful way to extend your harvest and enjoy fresh vegetables well into the cooler months. With the right selection of cool season crops,...
Is there any creature in the garden more mesmerizing and magical than caterpillars? These fascinating insects come in many different sizes and colors and display incredible camouflage,...
