Wildlife

Why are butterflies important? This was a question posed to the school children that visited my butterfly farm in Texas. Eager little hands would shoot up into the air and answers such as “because they are beautiful” or “because they make me happy” were shared. And the truth is these answers were absolutely correct. How […]

While most folks think that spring is the time of year for butterflies, it really is the late summer and early fall that butterfly season…and perennial season—no surprising coincidence… reaches its peak. This is the time of year when we start to see an abundance of butterflies and their caterpillars feeding happily as they start […]

I have long advocated that it is impossible to love and respect something that you don’t understand. In fact, misunderstanding often manifests itself in fear, anger, and even violence. Look around you and observe when people (or any creature) act out of fear. But once understanding enters the picture those fears are generally waylaid and […]

Be prepared for the crazy antics that take place when you welcome wildlife into your garden. The entertainment value is priceless. Oh it is quite pleasant to watch the butterflies and other insects flit from flower to flower, but the real action takes place at the birdbath! The birdbath…ah the birdbath. What a great spot to gather […]