Ladybug Blog

• Native Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers
  “Blossom by blossom, the spring begins.” –Algernon Charles Swinburne Spring ephemerals are herbaceous perennial plants that complete their above-ground life cycle—growing, flowering, and setting seed—in a fleeting window of a few weeks during early spring. Many of them supply a critical source of food for bees and other insects that emerge early in spring. When […]
• Holding On Until Spring: How Birds Survive Winter Weather
  On frigid winter days, there are few things I appreciate more than the masterful inventions of insulation and indoor heating. I am grateful to have refuge from the elements and gaze outside, where there once was a sea of green leaves just a few months earlier. Vibrant colors are scarce in winter landscapes, but I am always delighted to […]
• Beginner Garden Contemplations on a Snowy Day 
  Despite the bitter cold that has followed us into February, I’m here to remind you that the growing season is just around the corner. Start planning your spring garden now! The snow will melt and spring will be here before you know it. Here are a few things to consider while you’re cooped up in the house. I think they will be helpful for any beginner gardener.   One thing that may […]