Garden Habitats

My Messy Garden – Part III: Why I Blame the Birds

Birds can be messy but we love them anyway! Read more

Make Your Deck Into A Wildlife Oasis: Three Simple Steps.

Do you live in an urban area or apartment complex? Is there a limit to how much green space there is at your home? No worries. With a little confidence … Read more

Taking the “Gardening for Wildlife” Plunge Out West

After two years of having the best weed garden in my neighborhood, I have set out to reclaim our vegetable garden. Apparently previous residents in our home had not only … Read more

The Gift of Gardening

With warmer weather, I have been anxious to spend time in my backyard. It’s that time of year to pull out the shovels, the gardening tools, the dusty bird feeder. … Read more

Columbine

My Messy Garden: Part 2 – Going to the Nursery

The search for native plants proves challenging. Read more

Bird Feeder

A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Bird Feeding

What kind of bird feeder should you get? Where should you put it? What seeds should you provide? Read more

Birds in bird bath

Water: A Guide to the Most Magical Part of Wildlife Gardening

One of the best things a wildlife gardener can do for birds and other wild creatures is to provide a dependable source of water in the garden. Read more

Help! My Garden is a Mess!

Inspired by Garden for Wildlife Month, we’re committed to whipping our garden into shape. Read more

Wildlife Gardening for Beginners: Five Simple Steps

The National Wildlife Federation is celebrating Garden for Wildlife Month this May. People might assume they have to be a wildlife gardening expert to get involved.  The reality is that … Read more

8-Year-Old Shows Power of Speaking Up for Nature

As the Maryland General Assembly wrapped this week there was a bill signing that was important for us conservationists because it addressed an important issue – Invasive Plant Species. For … Read more