Wonders of Nature
My life was pure bliss. I have always loved nature. And my husband, Tom, and I lived on a beautifully wooded, two acre piece of property that was just surrounded by it. Barred owls and various species of hawks and … Continued
Tithe Where you get Your Spiritual Food
I am closest to God when I am in nature. That is where I get my spiritual food. There was a time when I attended church on a regular basis. I loved my church. Every sermon, and many of the … Continued
11 Websites to Help you ID Insects
Many people who really love the outdoors are still unreasonably bugged by bugs. And although mosquitoes, no-see-ums, deer flies and other biting insects can certainly make outdoor activities unpleasant, most other garden insects are relatively harmless and some are even … Continued
10 Reasons there will be Trees in Heaven
Oh course, none of us really knows what happens after we die. But I have this theory about Heaven. I think that if there is a Heaven, then it will be filled with everything that we took the time to … Continued
Hurricane Hummingbirds
Albert Einstein once said “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” On the morning of Sunday, September 5th, 2004, when 75 … Continued
Backyard Birding Life List
This is a gallery of some of the birds I have been lucky enough to see and photograph in my own yard. Hover cursor over photo for ID. I will be adding to the list as I go through my … Continued
Plants that Attract Hummingbirds to Florida Gardens
Below is a list of plants that have been recognized for attracting hummingbirds in Florida. All plants are linked to pages for more information. If you know of any plants that should be added (plants the hummingbirds love in your … Continued
Attracting hummingbirds in Florida
One of the most stunning and sometimes surprising joys of a wildlife friendly landscape is the presence of hummingbirds. Many people believe that there aren’t any hummingbirds in central Florida. These tiny birds are fast and elusive and often go … Continued
How I Became a Nature Nerd
I’ve always liked nature and wildlife but my interest really took off back in the early 1970’s. My mother came home from a trip to Oklahoma and told me that my Aunt Fran (aka Miss Fran from Story Land if … Continued
10 Tips for Creating a Wildlife Friendly Garden
It is hard to deny the magic that wildlife adds to a home landscape. Birds provide background music. Butterflies perform beautiful ballets as they dance from flower to flower. Squirrels and hummingbirds provide acrobatic displays that elicit both laughter and … Continued