ljmarksonJul 7, 20226 minNurturing a Firefly Habitat Also Helps Restore NatureIn the context of creating a healthy yard ecosystem fireflies are just another insect we need to provide habitat for. Yet 2,000 firefly...
ljmarksonJun 10, 20225 minHow to Attract Bluebirds of Happiness to Your YardThis year I’ve been documenting the joyful journey of a darling Eastern bluebird duo and their precious offspring finally choosing a...
ljmarksonMay 31, 20227 minWhy and How to Coexist With Carpenter Bees, Our Pollinating SuperstarsThe responses to a recent post on a neighborhood forum about carpenter bees was horrifying. One person gleefully suggested torturing the...
ljmarksonMay 21, 20226 minHow To Prevent Children From Having Nature BlindnessFor most of my childhood I lived with my grandparents. Long before edible landscapes became fashionable, a large chunk of my...