This blog highlights the discovery of praying mantis egg cases in the garden and encourages others not to discard them during spring cleanup. It emphasizes the importance of these beneficial insects in maintaining a healthy garden ecosystem.
It also shares practical tips for preserving mantis habitats, such as setting aside trimmed stems and avoiding burning brush. The overall message promotes a more aware, nature-friendly approach to gardening that supports beneficial wildlife.
Through Georgia O’Keeffe’s Eyes: The Wonder of Nature in Every Petal When most people think of Georgia O’Keeffe, they picture bold, oversized flowers, rendered in stunning color and haunting stillness. But behind those iconic paintings was an artist with a deep sense of wonder—someone who saw the natural world with reverence and curiosity, and who …
The best thing about getting kids involved in gardening is the enthusiasm they bring. Any activity can become a game or a song, if allowed the full childlike-capability and creativity. The key is often to guides child’s energy and attention to details in a way that inspires them to tell their own story. Winnie the …
C.S. Lewis shares a profound glimpse of nature’s processes in relationship to one who gardens. In his book The Four Loves, Lewis gives a brief shout-out about the experience of tending a garden in parallel to the ways we experience (or often diminish our experience of) love. Where is the glory of a garden? It …
