My Accidental Pollinator Victory: What’s Yours?

My Accidental Pollinator Victory: What's Yours? - Elias Vance

As gardeners, we often strive for specific outcomes. We plant seeds with hopes of a particular bloom or a certain harvest. But sometimes, nature surprises us with unexpected wins, especially when it comes to our buzzing, fluttering friends. This year, I’ve noticed a particular surge in pollinator activity in my backyard. It’s not just the … Read more

From Suburban Lawn to Monarch Paradise: My Native Plant Journey

Transform Your Backyard into a Native Plant Haven for Monarch Butterflies

Hey everyone! Elias here. Today, I want to share a bit about a transformation happening right outside my back door. Like many of you, I used to have a pretty standard suburban backyard – a decent patch of green, but not much else. Then, I saw what a neighbor had done with their yard, turning … Read more

From Bare Soil to Buzzing Bees: My Two-Year Journey to a Pollinator Paradise

My Two-Year Transformation: Creating a Backyard Pollinator Paradise

It’s August 11, 2025, and I’m standing in my backyard, which looks nothing like it did just two years ago. What was once a pretty standard suburban lawn is now a vibrant, buzzing haven for pollinators. This transformation wasn’t overnight, but it’s been one of the most rewarding gardening projects I’ve ever undertaken. When I … Read more