Reflection and Anticipation

July at the Puffin Colony

As we welcome the return of light and a new year begins, I like to take a moment to reflect on the year that was. What lessons did I learn? What can I improve to create more welcoming habitat for wildlife in my garden? What can I do better? And this year I thought I’d [...]

Top 10 Tips for Your Winter Wildlife Garden

A Winter Wildlife Garden is Full of Life

Many people are surprised when I talk about all the activity in my wildlife garden in winter. For them, everything is dead, all the plants are dormant, and there is nothing to see. How wrong they are! When you plan your wildlife garden, it’s always good to keep winter in mind so that you can [...]

4 Steps to a Beautiful Wildlife Garden

Eastern Kingbird on Nest 2

Did you know you can have a beautiful wildlife garden in just 4 easy steps? It’s true, really! Ecosystem Gardening is one of the very few actions we can take that has immediate benefits in our environment. It is truly an “If you build it, they will come” activity, and a wonderful way to get [...]

Give a Little Back to Wildlife for the Holidays

Blizzard Bird Feeder

It’s that time of year when holiday giving is on our minds. We spend endless hours shopping for the perfect STUFF to give to our love ones. Instead of giving out more stuff, why not give something that really makes a difference? This year why not give something back to wildlife? My gift giving to [...]

Garden Mindfulness

Sandhill Crane

While I was taking care of my mom prior to her passing, I got in the habit of taking whatever few minutes each day that I could to go outside for my “15 Minutes of Wildlife Garden Zen.” These precious moments in nature allowed me to recharge my soul, find some solace, and be at [...]

Wildlife Garden Thanksgiving

Barred Owl in Backyard

The holiday season is a sad one for me this year as I find my way back to myself after caring for my mom for the last several months before losing her. During those months I got in the habit of taking whatever few minutes I could each day to just appreciate the beauty and [...]

Shop Small, Shop Local

Common Buckeye on Slender Fragrant Goldenrod

So much of Ecosystem Gardening is about being mindful. Mindful that the actions we take in our gardens either positively or negatively impact the wildlife we are trying to attract. Mindful that these same  actions either work to create a healthier environment or cause harm to the planet. Mindful of an attitude of gratefulness to [...]

The Birds Still Sing, The Sun Still Rises

Cardinal in Cedar

For all of you who have been so supportive while I’ve been away caring for my mom, a huge heartfelt thank you! Your kind words and support have meant the world to me, and I so appreciate your presence in my life. Your gentle and loving support here at the blog, on Facebook, and Twitter [...]

Healing the Wounds to Wildlife

Snakes often suffer the wound of direct killing

The primary goal of Ecosystem Gardening is to learn to give a little back to wildlife in our gardens. We have taken away so much habitat for wildlife in our quest for endless development. We can give a little back to wildlife by creating welcoming habitat in our gardens. We can learn to share our space with our [...]

Wildlife Garden Solace When My Heart is Sad

Sandhill Crane 9

My wildlife garden has always been a source of inspiration and a welcome respite from the pressures of daily life. Lately, however my time spent in the wildlife gardens around me has become a source of solace, comfort, and healing. I find peace in the beauty of the world around me. These are nature’s gifts. [...]

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