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

My Yard’s Tiny Jewels: Why I Wait All Year for Hummingbird Season!

Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard: My Garden Secrets!

As a gardener, I’ve learned that patience is often rewarded with the most spectacular sights. And for me, nothing beats the arrival of hummingbird season. This year, the first tiny flash of iridescent green zipping past my window on August 9th, 2025, felt like a true gift. It’s a signal that the summer’s hard work … Read more