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
Garden Habitats
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
My Messy Garden: Part 2 – Going to the Nursery
The search for native plants proves challenging. Read more
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
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
Shedding Dogs Help Wildlife
Do you have a dog that sheds his winter coat leaving clumps of fur all over your house? I have a Shepard/Akita that is shedding like crazy at this time … Read more
What Does it Take to Become a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat Like Takoma Park, Maryland?
“A Community Wildlife Habitat is a community that provides habitat for wildlife throughout the community–in individual backyards, on school grounds and in public areas such as parks, community gardens, places … Read more
