En el corazón del sur profundo de Texas, a lo largo del poderoso Río Bravo y cerca de las costas arenosas de South Padre Island, se encuentra la región conocida … Read more
Garden Habitats
5 Ways to Support Fireflies in Your Yard
Catching a firefly is like catching a star. It’s a core memory for many American children: the crisp summer evening air, the far-off songs of insects and frogs, and the … Read more
Generations of Environmentalists Protecting the Four Generations of Monarchs
Habitat Loss and Declining Monarch Populations Land degradation and climate change are two of the most pressing environmental issues facing communities, ecosystems, and species all around the world. The migratory monarch … Read more
So You Want to Get a Bee House…
The bees need our help, and no, we’re not referring to honeybees! While honeybees can be an incredibly helpful domesticated species, they’re not native to America. In fact, most of … Read more
Unraveling the Monarch Mysteries of Deep South Texas
Deep South Texas is nestled along the mighty Rio Grande River that leads to the sandy shores of South Padre Island. Deep South Texas, also known as the Lower Rio … Read more
QUIZ: Who’s Visiting Your Garden?
By planting native and providing wildlife with food, water, cover, and places to raise young, a garden of any size can become a wildlife haven. Many of the gardening strategies … Read more
Building Wildlife Havens, One Oak at a Time
“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” These words, spoken by renowned poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, allude to the impact of planting just one acorn … Read more
Why We Shouldn’t Have Lawns
Look around almost any neighborhood in the United States and you’re likely to see acres and acres of turf grass. How we got to this point of ‘lawn-superiority’ is the … Read more
Grow Beyond No Mow May: Options for Reducing Your Lawn
Lawns are often thought of as a staple of an American home, but what role do they play in the future of gardening? Read our related blogs in this series, … Read more
Longleaf for All’s Prescribed Fire Workshop
In the heart of Southeast Georgia, nestled within the vast expanse of longleaf pine forests, lies the Willie Hodges Estate Family Farm—a testament to the harmonious balance between economic prosperity … Read more
