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Gardening with wildlife and creating wildlife habitat in your backyard or garden can bring you a lot of joy. I love to watch the birds, butterflies, frogs, lizards, bees, and small mammals visit my garden, even if it means I sometimes lose a few plants. These articles talk about how to create backyard habitat, what plants can help wildlife in your garden, and even talks about some of the critters you might see in your garden.

Large green tobacco hornworm caterpillar hanging off of a green leaf

What are the Green Caterpillars on Your Tomato Plants? | The Tomato Hornworm & Tobacco Hornworm

Garden Pests, Insects, Vegetables & Herbs

Have you discovered that something is eating the leaves of your tomato plants and damaging your green tomatoes? You probably have a tomato hornworm or a tobacco hornworm. If you look around, you will probably find a giant green caterpillar on your tomato plants. What Does a Tomato Hornworm or Tobacco Hornworm Look Like? These big worms can grow …

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Eastern redbud in full bloom

Eastern Redbuds Provide Early Spring Food for Bees

Insects, Native Plants, Shade Areas, Trees & Shrubs

The pink-hued blooms of native eastern redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) are one of the first signs of color that I see in March. It’s a sure sign that spring is on its way and that more color will begin to pop up in the lawns and gardens in our neighborhood. After months of cold weather and the barren landscapes of winter, the hint of mauve and …

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Bumblebee feeding on nectar from a purple salvia

Celebrating Pollinators – Bees, Butterflies, Birds and More

Birds, Insects

National Pollinator Week occurs in mid- to late-June each year. The goal of this Week is to celebrate the beneficial insects, birds, and mammals that pollinate the flowers of plants that produce much of our food, maintain our ecosystems, stabilize soils, and provide wildlife habitat. It also serves to educate people about what they can do to help …

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Frangipani hornworm moth caterpillars on a Plumeria tree

You Won’t Believe Your Eyes When You See This Giant Caterpillar

Insects

This is the frangipani hornworm moth also known as the giant gray sphinx moth (Pseudosphinx tetrio). It is the biggest caterpillar I have ever seen. We were walking along the streets of old San Juan in Puerto Rico when we came across a small park. I noticed the Plumeria were looking rather ragged, so I took a closer look only to find not …

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Puerto Rican Semi-Slug on a leaf

The Puerto Rican Semi-Slug

Insects

On our vacation to Puerto Rico this past February, we had the pleasure of hiking up to the cloud forest in the El Yunque National Forest. We came across this cute little guy about halfway through our climb. I love seeing new critters and looking them up when I get home. Especially when they are as cool as this one. While it isn't found in the …

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Frozen bird bath with bird sitting on the edge

Bird Baths in Winter: How to Unfreeze Your Bird Bath

Birds, Projects & Ideas, Wildlife Habitat

Birds need water to survive, so keeping a bird bath full of fresh water will attract many different species. Here are some tips on how to keep your bird bath filled with water all year round. Do Birds Need Water in Winter? Winter is here, and the birds in your backyard are thirsty. Sure, they can get liquid from snow, but to process it, they …

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