Yeah, I know it’s a yellow squash plant. We just don’t say it out loud. It’s known at our house as the "Bug Killer" plant. Every time I walk into the part of the garden where it resides, I acknowledge it, in a loud, clear voice. We never, ever, call it a squash plant. … Continue reading The Plant Who Shall Not Be Named
Month: August 2017
The Big Bang
During my senior year in high school, I had a very clear goal in mind. I was going to college at Humboldt State University. I wanted to become a park ranger. I wanted to also study art so I could create brochures with detailed art work, about whatever park I was working in. I … Continue reading The Big Bang
Pollinator Garden: The Bee Hotel
. Today I finished my Bee Hotel. I am so excited! Usually when we think of bees and flowers, we think honeybees. We think big wooden hives and a guy in a white heavy suit with thick gloves and a big netted hat on his head. We don’t think of solitary bees, flies or wasps. … Continue reading Pollinator Garden: The Bee Hotel
Tread Joyfully 