Once upon an ancient time,“Here” was a shallow sea –Shells sifting down,Through silt and time,Shifting into shale,Tracing impressionsIn the stone,WhisperingWe were

I kept hearing odd little noises coming from around the pond… and SURPRISE! Cuteness overload! Foxface (I’m not very creative with names) had a bunch of adorable floofballs hidden in the den uphill from the pond! Here’s a video:

Hidden behind the pond, amid an impassable tangle of invasive honeysuckle, there once was an enchanted apple tree. It took two years for me to find, two summers to unwind things and enter into the other side of my pond. There were no apples on its branches last year – but this spring there are…

We help protect monarch butterflies – and we hope that by sharing our knowledge and passion for milkweed, we can inspire others to join us in protecting this vital plant and the creatures that rely on it! Monarch butterflies are one of the most iconic and beloved species of butterfly in the world. They are…