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Chris & Dani Eversen give details about the free class they are teaching at the Hardin County Public Library 5/11/24 about growing native plants in…

Chris & Dani Eversen give details about the free class they are teaching at the Hardin County Public Library 5/11/24 about growing native plants in this area.

To champion grassland soil health in Missouri, where conventional grazing practice is practically enshrined in state law, Amy Hamilton's family enterprise has dug in as deep as roots of the native plant species whose seeds they sell.      Hamilton Native Outpost has been led since 1981 by Amy and her husband Rex. They are passionate, expert advocates for the Diverse Native Grassland species and practices that sustained human to microbial communities across the vast mid-continent region for centuries. They support native landscaping in general, though this Earthworms conversation is focused on their grazing-grassland work.       Plenty of color blazes through this tale, from vibrant summer-prairie blooms to seed mix names (Wildlife Chuckwagon, Firebreak, Buck's Hangout) to commentary on what it takes to change grazing practices and minds, even with bushels of data-backed experience ("Double the hay with none of the fertilizer using native warm season grasses!").  The 60-page Hamilton Native Outpost catalogue is packed with clear, specific guidance to upgrade land management with native plants. Their website is a storehouse of articles and videos ("This Savannah restoration paid for itself" "Healing a small stream with native plants"). Novel research the works, like deploying grazing bison for weed control, demonstrates this team's constant learning commitments. And their rural Sho-Me State site hosts Pasture Walks and other events so soil health wannabes and skeptics can see Outpost successes for themselves. You've heard about native plant benefits plenty of times in Earthworms interviews. This one steps a new hoof forward. THANKS to Sasha Hay, Earthworms audio engineer, and KDHX production stalwart, Jon Valley - and to Ed Spevak of the Saint Louis Zoo for introduction to Amy Hamilton. Related Earthworms Conversations:  -------  

Hello green thumbs! This week the team travels to Hedgerow Farms to meet with Julia Michaels Ph.D. Julia shares her passion for native plants and teaches the benefits of planting native wild flowers and grasses. Hedgerow Farms seed packets will be available in stores soon.Learn more at:Hedgerow FarmsCA Native Plant SocietyBloom! CaliforniaGreen Acres Nursery & SupplyGreen Acres Garden Podcast Group

The legendary storyteller takes us on a trip through the Arizona borderlands, its sky islands, flora and fauna, all the way to the border wall with Mexico. “The borderlands are beautiful.” That's how Petey Mesquitey always ends his weekly show Growing Native on the Tucson community radio station KXCI. And that was my first question to Petey in this interview: Why are the borderlands beautiful? What follows is the legendary storyteller's observations from more than 30 years of living in the rural borderlands, what it's like to walk every morning through diverse biomes, what it's like to see a bear, a coatimundi, or a box turtle; what it's like to experience a forest of saguaros or a forest of oak trees. In other words, a description of the borderlands that is much different from what we usually get, with sparse adjectives like dusty and desolate. Petey is an expert storyteller who lets the words tumble out of his mouth in all directions—a chaotic, coherent, sweet, and joyful poetry—and this interview is no different. It was a joy, as it has been for decades, to hear his descriptions and see with fresh eyes what a unique and beautiful place the borderlands is. He also talks about all the changes that he's seen in his time here. “When I moved here,” he says, “I had a friend who had a ranch on the other side of the San Bernardino in Mexico. We just jumped back and forth through the barbed-wire fence—to go in and out, in and out—to look at plants. Wait, there's a plant on the other side of the border, but it's in Mexico. It would just crack you up. It's so sweet. I'm in Mexico. I'm going back and forth. And, you know, there's always the history—of course, workers came through. People expected them to come through. I don't know how it all went to hell. And became such dreadful, angry, hateful thing.” On a side note, I am moving (within Tucson) and somehow lost my recorder. I apologize if the sound is off at all. I think it still sounds pretty good, especially because of the magic of our audio editor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/border-chronicle/support

Have you ever wanted to grow your own native plants? Where can you get California native seeds? Should you sow them directly in the ground or start them in pots? Is there anything you should do to the seeds before planting them? What time of year should they be planted? How should the soil be prepared? What are some common mistakes to avoid? What are some good plants to start with? Is this the end of the lawn as we know it? Join me and restoration ecologist Dr. Julia Michaels as we explore Hedgerow Farms, which grows native wildflower and grass seed for ecological restoration projects. In the first half of the episode, learn how native seed is produced on a large scale at the farm, and in the second half, find out how you can use native seeds to grow thriving native plants and increase the biodiversity of your own backyard. Special thanks to Alejandro Garcia, Jeff Quiter, and Manolo Sanchez for taking the time to show me around the farm! Links: Hedgerow Farms: So much California native seed! Bloom California: Find a local native plant nursery. Calscape: California native plant landscaping tool. Calflora: Database providing information on California native plants in the wild. Research on wild seeds becoming domesticated over time. Lost Beneath Lake Berryessa: More information on the Monticello Dam and the town of Monticello! Also photos by Dorothea Lange. My website is www.goldenstatenaturalist.com You can find me on Instagram and TikTok @goldenstatenaturalist. Patreon support helps a ton! Check out the perks here: www.patreon.com/michellefullner The theme song is called "i dunno" by grapes, and you can find it here.

You know how sometimes you'll meet someone and things just “click?” You quickly discover that you have lots of shared interests and experiences and your conversation just flows as it goes down one path and then the next. Well, that's exactly what happened in this episode as I talked with Dr. Randi Eckel. Randi is the owner of Toadshade Wildflower Farm which is a mail-order native plant nursery. She is a life-long naturalist, lover of nature, entomologist, and confirmed plant and ecology nerd. Randi is also the president of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey. Growing native plants and interactions between plants and insects were two of the major themes of our conversation, but our conversation also went down many other twisty, curvy paths. This was one of those conversations that could so easily have occurred sitting on the front porch or around a campfire. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it. [2:47] Randi's story of how she got to where she is now and discussion of career paths [7:01] Changes Randi has seen in the native plant industry over the years and importance of plants that are native to your region [12:05] How even small properties, balconies, and rooftop gardens can make a huge difference for pollinators and songbirds [15:26] Pond stories from our childhoods, college classes, and connections with native plants and animals [19:05] Recommendations for getting started with native plants [24:25] Tackling weeds and invasive species [26:36] Combating invasive species with native species [30:25] Importance of native plant diversity and examples of pollinator interactions [33:39] Violets and the great spangled fritillary [35:49] Why are flowers in the yard a bad thing? [37:20] Using water features to attract wildlife and stories of observations we've made on our properties [42:09] Mothing and watching moths visit light colored flowers in the evening [43:01] Vernal pools, rain gardens, and sump pump gardens [45:33] Great diversity of native plants that can be found in any given region and how embracing that can be freeing [46:56] White turtlehead, Baltimore checkerspot butterfly, and importance of wildlife corridors and habitat stepping stones [48:32] Importance of year-round habitat for butterflies and other insects and easy ways to provide that year-round habitat [53:11] Discussion about the importance of thinking about things, drawing connections, and learning about the interactions between plants, insects, and wildlife [55:13] What to look for if mail ordering native plants or seeds [1:00:24] Native plant poaching and its impacts [1:02:29] Check out a native plant society near you If you find value in the Backyard Ecology content, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation. You can find out how at https://www.backyardecology.net/support /. Until next week, I encourage you to take some time to explore the nature in your own yard and community. Randi's Information: Email: randi@toadshade.com Toadshade Wildflower Farm website: https://www.toadshade.com/ Toadshade Wildflower Farm Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ToadshadeWildflowerFarm Randi's blog: https://www.toadshade.com/blogarchive.html Randi's article about brush piles: https://www.toadshade.com/randiblognov18.html Other Resources Mentioned: The Native Plant Society of New Jersey: https://npsnj.org/ Related Backyard Ecology Resources: What? Barred Owls Catch and Eat Frogs?!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVll7OwIQKo More than a Mud Puddle: The Exciting World of Vernal Pools: https://www.backyardecology.net/more-than-a-mud-puddle-the-exciting-world-of-vernal-pools/ Try Mothing – Attracting and observing moths: https://www.backyardecology.net/try-mothing-attracting-and-observing-moths/ Create a Brush Pile: https://www.backyardecology.net/create-a-brush-pile/ Great Spangled Fritillary: https://www.backyardecology.net/great-spangled-fritillary/ Common Blue Violet: https://www.backyardecology.net/common-blue-violet/ Springbeauty: https://www.backyardecology.net/springbeauty/ General Backyard Ecology Links: Website: https://backyardecology.net YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/backyardecology Blog: https://www.backyardecology.net/blog/ Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/backyardecology Make a one-time donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=K7F3HJLJT9F8N Subscribe to Backyard Ecology emails: https://www.backyardecology.net/subscribe/ Episode image: Closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) in bloom Photo credit: Evan Barker, CC-0

The desert ironwood, Olneya tesota, is the basis of an entire ecosystem in the Sonoran desert. And this ecosystem includes people. Alicia and Chris hike in Ironwood Country and talk to the renowned Petey Mesquitey, host of Growing Native on KXCI in Tucson AZ, about this wonderful tree. We also take a little time to thank those of you who've made our first season a resounding success. Check us out at 90milesfromneedles.com to see what we have planned for 2023! Listen to Petey Mesquitey's Growing Native at https://kxci.org/programs/growing-native-with-petey-mesquitey/ This episode is dedicated in memory of 90 Miler and Patreon supporter Heather Hurley, who persuaded Chris 20 years ago that Boron, CA was a more interesting place than he had realized. We will miss you, friend.Support us!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/patreonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm pretty sure I first encountered the plant called mala mujer in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson around 30 years ago. I had 10 years of commercial horticulture under my belt and I had become a native plant geek. “To heck with all these exotics,” I'd shout to people, “Grow native!” Yes, an obnoxious native plant geek. Anyway, I'm also pretty sure I turned that encounter into a Growing Native episode and I mispronounced the genus Cnidoscolus. “The C is silent,” a good friend botanist/horticulturist gently told me. Where would I be without friends like that? There are close to 100 species of Cnidoscolus found in North America, South America and the West Indies. They range from perennials to shrubs to trees and they’re so fascinating that some folks collect them…Kids collect the whole set! And listen, many of the species used to be in the genus Jatropha, which is so very cool, because I saw Jatropha macrorhiza and Cnidoscolus growing side by in the Mule Mountains. Well, I thought it was cool. If you were to look up Cnidoscolus angustidens on SEINet https://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/ you'd find some neat photos of the flowers with their interesting stamen and pistils. The photos here are mine and taken on the day described in this episode.

San Miguelito (Antigonon leptopus) is quite the Mexican native plant. I read that it's found in habitat not only in Sonora and Chihuahua and southward, but also Baja California. Unfortunately, where this tough Mexican vine has been introduced as an ornamental in more mesic areas like the southeastern US, it has become an invasive varmint. Sad, but true, so don't go sending seed back to friends in Florida. They already have some. And finally; this episode of Growing Native is a tribute to Tucson and the surrounding wild landscape. It's where I first cut my teeth on native plants and animals and I've been on a marvelous journey ever since. The photo of the flowering San Miguelito is not mine, but stolen from Spadefoot Nursery's website, so a thank you to them.

I've told the story of the yucca moths and the soaptree yuccas many times. I love to tell it when I give talks and I'm not making this up, many years ago on a special International Women's Day on KXCI, my wife, yes, Ms. Mesquitey, told the yucca moth story on Growing Native. We both think it is one of the most beautiful and magical things that happen around us in the natural world. Yes, it's part of an extremely long and always lengthening list of wonderful things, but what a great example of how we can't possibly ever replace our native plants or pollinators…and why would we try. Go native! The photos are mine and taken here at home of some Yucca elata flowers with a surprise; I was pulling back the flower petals to reveal the flower parts and lo and behold, there was Ms. Tageticula elatella! She's on a stamen in both photos and was probably just hanging out and waiting for evening. If my hearing were better I probably could have heard her asking me to please lower the petals so she could get some sleep, as she had a long night ahead.

I've told the story of the yucca moths and the soaptree yuccas many times. I love to tell it when I give talks and I'm not making this up, many years ago on a special International Women's Day on KXCI, my wife, yes, Ms. Mesquitey, told the yucca moth story on Growing Native. We both think it is one of the most beautiful and magical things that happen around us in the natural world. Yes, it's part of an extremely long and always lengthening list of wonderful things, but what a great example of how we can't possibly ever replace our native plants or pollinators…and why would we try. Go native! The photos are mine and taken here at home of some Yucca elata flowers with a surprise; I was pulling back the flower petals to reveal the flower parts and lo and behold, there was Ms. Tageticula elatella! She's on a stamen in both photos and was probably just hanging out and waiting for evening. If my hearing were better I probably could have heard her asking me to please lower the petals so she could get some sleep, as she had a long night ahead.

The miller moths that showed up at our little homestead are the adult of the army cutworm (Euxoa auxiliaris) and they migrate from lower areas and head to upper elevations. I've read that they are common invaders of mountain cabins and summer homes, but the most interesting thing to me about miller moths is how they become part of the food chain in the upper elevations. In grizzly country the bears  (black bears too) chow down on the hundreds of thousands of moths that migrate and hide in the hills. Around us, I'm guessing black bears and smaller omnivores like skunks, ringtails or coatimundi find them tasty as well. Now you know. I've told the story of the yucca moths and the soaptree yuccas many times. I love to tell it when I give talks and I'm not making this up, many years ago on a special International Women's Day on KXCI, my wife, yes, Ms. Mesquitey, told the yucca moth story on Growing Native. We both think it is one of the most beautiful and magical things that happen around us in the natural world. Yes, it's part of an extremely long and always lengthening list of wonderful things, but what a great example of how we can't possibly ever replace our native plants or pollinators…and why would we try. Go native! The photos are mine and taken here at home. One photo of looking out across the land and then some yucca flower photos with a surprise; I was pulling back the flower petals to reveal the flower parts and lo and behold, there was Ms. Tageticula elatella! She's on a stamen in both photos and was probably just hanging out and waiting for evening. If my hearing were better I probably could have heard her asking me to please lower the petals so she could get some sleep, as she had a long night ahead.

The miller moths that showed up at our little homestead are the adult of the army cutworm (Euxoa auxiliaris) and they migrate from lower areas and head to upper elevations. I've read that they are common invaders of mountain cabins and summer homes, but the most interesting thing to me about miller moths is how they become part of the food chain in the upper elevations. In grizzly country the bears  (black bears too) chow down on the hundreds of thousands of moths that migrate and hide in the hills. Around us, I'm guessing black bears and smaller omnivores like skunks, ringtails or coatimundi find them tasty as well. Now you know. I've told the story of the yucca moths and the soaptree yuccas many times. I love to tell it when I give talks and I'm not making this up, many years ago on a special International Women's Day on KXCI, my wife, yes, Ms. Mesquitey, told the yucca moth story on Growing Native. We both think it is one of the most beautiful and magical things that happen around us in the natural world. Yes, it's part of an extremely long and always lengthening list of wonderful things, but what a great example of how we can't possibly ever replace our native plants or pollinators…and why would we try. Go native! The photos are mine and taken here at home. One photo of looking out across the land and then some yucca flower photos with a surprise; I was pulling back the flower petals to reveal the flower parts and lo and behold, there was Ms. Tageticula elatella! She's on a stamen in both photos and was probably just hanging out and waiting for evening. If my hearing were better I probably could have heard her asking me to please lower the petals so she could get some sleep, as she had a long night ahead.

I was reading a Christmas card from some very dear friends and in the hand written portion of the card it mentioned this season as being the “holiest of times.” The phrase resonated with me as I realized that we do live in the holiest of times… always. All the flora and fauna in the borderlands are sacred and we do live in the holiest of times. This episode of Growing Native could have gone on for a very long time, but I stopped at 5 minutes. I suspect you have your own list of holy moments and sacred places and things. The photos are mine

There are around 30 species of Porophyllum, the majority of which are found in Mexico and southward. Around me in the borderlands of Arizona Sonora there are 2 species; yerba de venado or Porophyllum gracile, a perennial and P. ruderale, the annual version jabbered about in this episode of Growing Native. Porophyllum ruderale has quite a range from the mesas and mountains near me and southward to South America. That explains why one of the common names for this plant is Bolivian cilantro. Oh, and that's only one of the common names (there are many, as it does cross a lot of borders!), here are a couple more: yerba porosa or pápalo. Now you know. The photos are mine of the plant with dry seed heads on a rocky slope in the Galiuro Mountains.

This month we deep dive into all the curation of sowing, growing, & caring for native prairie plants with our friend Tracy of Sow Wild Natives in Kansas City. There are many ways to use plants native in an ecosystem, we go over different ways folks design with these plants and utilize the magnificient beauty. If you are intrested in purchasing and looking into these plants, their outdoor shop is open seasonally just outside of KC! Follow their biz @sowwildnatives on Instagram/Facebook as well as www.sowwildnatives.com to look at their plant lists.  +++ Thanks for listening to this month's episode of the Prairie Ramblings Podcast! Your support is greatly appreciated, any like/download/review/share helps this lil show out a lot. Thank you for any or all of the above. Located on unceded Kaw & Osage lands, also known as Lawrence, Kansas. Keep up with me and the other rambles I venture through @prairieramblings on Instagram & now on YOUTUBE @ Prairie Ramblings Podcast. Other ways to connect me www.linktr.ee/prairieramblings (episodes will be released on the last week of each month)+++ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A group of inmates at a Central North Island prison have become eco-warriors. Paihere, as they're known inside Tongariro Prison, are growing tens of thousands of native trees in an on-site nursery. Thousands are then sold for planting each year as part of a project run together by The Department of Corrections, Ngāti Rongomai and conservation group Project Tongariro. RNZ's Katie Doyle went behind the wire.

A group of inmates at a Central North Island prison have become eco-warriors. Paihere, as they're known inside Tongariro Prison, are growing tens of thousands of native trees in an on-site nursery. Thousands are then sold for planting each year as part of a project run together by The Department of Corrections, Ngāti Rongomai and conservation group Project Tongariro. RNZ's Katie Doyle went behind the wire.

Gardening with native plants has been growing in popularity. Some people want to grow native plants for plant conservation purposes or to showcase the diverse, local flora of their region. Others want to grow native plants for the benefits they provide to pollinators and wildlife. Still others are interested in native plants as sources of food or herbal medicine. And some people want to grow native plants in their gardens for a combination of reasons. Whatever the underlying purpose is, we all share a common interest and often face some of the same general questions and challenges. This week's episode of the Backyard Ecology podcast features a roundtable type discussion with the owners of three native plant nurseries located in Kentucky. Those nursery owners are Alicia Bosela from Ironweed Native Plant Nursery, Margaret Shea from Dropseed Native Plant Nursery, and myself from Busy Bee Nursery and Consulting. Even though we're all located in Kentucky, our conversation is applicable to people in other states as well. Our conversation is a very fun, fluid discussion where our passion and enthusiasm for our work really shows through. Some of the many topics we cover include collecting, recommendations for people just getting started with growing native plants, some of our favorite starter native plants, and dealing with insect pests. We also discuss some of the questions that we are commonly asked. And of course, we share lots of stories and observations from our nurseries and our own gardens / properties. Throughout the conversation, you'll also hear us asking each other questions and learning from each other. All of us recognize that there is always more to learn and we enjoy learning ourselves as well as helping others learn. I always find conversations like this educational and inspiring. I hope you find this episode educational and inspiring as well. Links: Dropseed Native Plant Nursery (Margaret) Website Facebook page Email: info@dropseednursery.com Ironweed Native Plant Nursery (Alicia) Website Facebook page Email: info@ironweednursery.com Busy Bee Nursery and Consulting (Me) Website Facebook page Email: busybee@shannontrimboli.com Backyard Ecology's website My email: shannon@backyardecology.net Episode image: Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) Photo credit: Shannon Trimboli, all rights reserved

I arrived in Tucson, Arizona in the fall of 1967 to attend the U of A. Up to that point…

I suppose what I’m getting at in this episode is that monarch butterflies sure get a lot of publicity because…

I think buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is pretty cool, but I would never recommend it for a landscape in southern Arizona…

I am frequently asked about growing native plants in small spaces or in typical suburban yards with HOA or city ordnances. And I'm not the only one who's getting those questions. I hear and see those same questions being asked throughout the native plant and pollinator communities. That's why I was so excited to talk to this week's guest on the Backyard Ecology podcast. In this week's episode of the Backyard Ecology podcast, we are talking with Kate Brandes. Kate has worked as a geologist, environmental scientist, native plant program manager, and professor. She has also written the book, Native Plants for the Small Yard: Easy, Beautiful Home Gardens that Support Local Ecology. Several years ago, Kate worked at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center in Slatington, PA. While there, she oversaw the grant-funded Landscaping for Communities and Wildlife Program. This program was designed to get native plants into the Lehigh Valley community. Their approach drew, not only on gardening and native plants expertise, but also on sociological research on why we make the choices that we make with our yards and gardens. This was a brilliant approach which helped contribute to the program's success. During out discussion, Kate and I talk about the program she oversaw, the native plant gardens that were established in public spaces throughout the community, and the book that resulted from the program. The book, Native Plants for the Small Yard, is a valuable, free resource for anyone who is struggling with the questions of how to use native plants in small yards or in a way that is consistent with HOA and other ordinances or guidelines. The approach they took with the Landscaping for Communities and Wildlife Program can also serve as a valuable model for those interested in creating similar initiatives in their own communities. Links: Native Plants for the Small Yard: Easy, Beautiful Home Gardens that Support Local Ecology Lehigh Gap Nature Center Landscaping for Communities and Wildlife Program Kate's email: brandesc@moravian.edu Backyard Ecology's website My email: shannon@backyardecology.net Episode image: Cover of the book, Native Plants for the Small Yard: Easy, Beautiful Home Gardens that Support Local Ecology Photo credit: Lehigh Gap Nature Center

There is only one species Mandevilla in Arizona, but there are over 100 species found (maybe as many as 200…

There is only one species of Marah in Arizona, but there seven species in North America and all in are…

 The genus is now Hesperocyparis, but back in the olden days I learned the rough bark Arizona cypress of southeastern…

When I first identified this tree I learned it as the genus Bumelia. That name is from the Greek for…

Loggerhead shrikes are more common in the winter out where we live in Cochise County, Arizona. Some winters and springs…

Koeberlinia spinosa is one of 3 native plant species in Arizona that have the common name of crucifixion thorn or…

Eumorpha typhon or the typhon sphinx moth is out and about gathering nectar and sharing pollen from June to August…

The photos are mine.  

One of the positive sides of isolating and staying very close to home during the pandemic is that I am…

It doesn’t take too much to get me excited and I think finding Wright’s mock buckthorn was pretty cool, not…

The photos are mine and of a fruity canyon hackberry (Celtis reticulata), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium!), blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis!!)…

Simmondsia chinensisis is now in its own family, Simmondsiaceae, and not in the boxwood family, Buxaceae. Yay! The foliage and…

Thank you so much for your support of KXCI Community Radio and thank you for listening to Growing Native. Here’s to 2021!

Thank you so much for your support of KXCI Community Radio and thank you for listening to Growing Native. Here’s to 2021!

Thank you so much for your support of KXCI Community Radio and thank you for listening to Growing Native. Here’s…

I was reading a Christmas card from some very dear friends and in the hand written portion of the card it mentioned this season as being the “holiest of times.” The phrase resonated with me as I realized that we do live in the holiest of times… always. All the flora and fauna in the borderlands are sacred and we do live in the holiest of times.  This episode of Growing Native could have gone on for a very long time, but I stopped at 5 minutes. I suspect you have your own list of holy moments and sacred places and things. The photos are mine

I was reading a Christmas card from some very dear friends and in the hand written portion of the card it mentioned this season as being the “holiest of times.” The phrase resonated with me as I realized that we do live in the holiest of times… always. All the flora and fauna in the borderlands are sacred and we do live in the holiest of times.  This episode of Growing Native could have gone on for a very long time, but I stopped at 5 minutes. I suspect you have your own list of holy moments and sacred places and things. The photos are mine

I was reading a Christmas card from some very dear friends and in the hand written portion of the card…

The common name of cacomistle (cacomixtle) for the ringtail is from the Nahuatl language. It translates to “half cat.” I…

In this special episode we talk with Dan Jaffe Wilder, author of the book Native Plants for New England Gardens, about growing native plants, how to kill your lawn, growing an edible garden, and about Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, where he now works as head propagator. Website links from the show: Dan Jaffe Wilder (dantjaffe.com); Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary (norcrosswildlife.org); Ecological Landscape Alliance (ecolandscaping.org); Grow Native Massachusetts (grownativemass.org); and The New England Wildflower Society/Garden in the Woods, now known as The Native Plant Trust (nativeplanttrust.org). Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

I hope you’re getting some time away from your home and out into nature…out into the wild. It sure is…

There are three native species of mesquite found in Arizona; the western honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa var. torreyana), the screwbean…