So, it's the right time of year to plant, and native plants are easier to find than ever before. But . . . something is still stopping you. Hmm. What could that be?
Remember to Vote for Conservation
A Closer Look: Nature All Around Us, October 2025
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: It's Time for Goldenrods
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Growing Virginia Native Plants from Seed
Hispanic Heritage Month and the World of Birds
Expanded Polystyrene Foam Now Banned in Takeout Containers in Virginia
Ospreys May Be in Trouble Again
Pollinator Pathways: Connecting your yard to the bigger picture
Biodiversity or mosquito fogging: You can’t have both
Some of our neighbors turn to commercial-grade mosquito fogging, persuaded by marketing claims that the product is both effective and “safe.” But a closer examination of these claims reveals an ineffective process that is devastating for native bees, butterflies, fireflies, moths, and a plethora of other beneficial insects we work so hard to attract with native plants.
