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So far this spring, my lawn has had an abundance of dandelion flowers. While many find these flowers to be an unwanted addition to their yard, I find their presence not only joyful, but also beneficial to the environment. For I notice that bees enjoy these grassy gifts. At times when few other flowers are in bloom, dandelions are among the first, most accessible, and plentiful spring food sources for bees, offering vital nectar and pollen. While a spotless green lawn with no

The season of spring has started. My garden is as green and alive as ever. A single session of watering makes my plants and the grass a shade greener. With a brand new garden hose and new pair of gloves, the gardener is prepared for another season and year of nature’s beauty. I have three rectangular planters that I planted morning glory flower seeds into. Two of the three planters contain heavenly blue morning glories, while the third one contains mixed colors. So far, all t

After our mid-February rainstorm, it currently looks and feels as though no such storm ever came through our little town. The sun is bright and warm. The birds are singing and flying about as merrily as they do in spring. My garden, on the other hand, is displaying the rewards that such amounts of rain gives to all plants and flowers. My garden is a spring sanctuary. It is benefiting from the water that falls from winter skies by such rainstorms as the one that recently passe

Very spring-like weather in our region as of late. The sun has been bright and warm. The birds have been out reclaiming their trees and fence posts. In particular, I have even heard two mourning doves, witnessing one of them in person. What a gift from nature. Providing such spring treasures so early on is not something I take for granted. What more can we need besides these wonderful reminders that nature provides and operates on such a grand scale? The seeds of spring have

Winter is a season like no other. While often associated with the cold, which winter usually is, it can exhibit traits of all sorts. One week it can be rainy and cold. The next week can be sunny and warm. Of course geography plays a part in what kind of winter you will likely experience. Some experience warm and dry winters, while others always experience cold and wet or snowy winters. Above all, winter is the end of nature’s cycle. It is the final stage of the natural lifesp

A delightful morning it was. It was sunny and not very cold. I awoke to the sound of my favorite bird, the Mourning Dove. It had been some time since I heard one. What a wonderful way to be greeted at the start of your day. Where the sounds of nature call on you to arise. After breakfast, I went out back into my garden, as I routinely do, to water and take care of any matters that demand my attention. I then saw three beautiful blue morning glories welcoming me to my garden.

It is now the month of December. As the colder temperatures become more frequent, numerous changes to our natural landscape and gardens become apparent. For example, I notice more leaves on the ground and in the gutters. The soil, grass, and my garden stay wetter longer. In my garden, there is what I believe to be a Norfolk Island pine in a pot. It has been filled with water from the rainstorm that I mentioned in my previous post. I was able to drain most of the water, but no

After receiving much more rain than usual, although not unprecedented during this time of year, it was a sunnier and warmer day than the day before. I heard a House Finch chirping and singing as if it were a spring morning. The grass looked a shade greener and my garden was well watered due to the downpour. Speaking of birds, as they are known seed dispersers, perhaps all of that water from the rainstorm will aid in seed distribution, not only due to transporting (as water ca