Monarch Friendly Gardening Tips
I love seeing butterflies of all varieties in the garden. Munching caterpillars are not usually quite as welcome. For baby monarchs however, I happily make …
Preparing for Our First Winter in the New Garden
Stressed about winter? We know the feeling! Join us for a behind the scenes look at preparing our new garden for winter and the first …
Grocery Delivery vs. In Store Shopping Footprint
Have you ever considered grocery shopping online instead of in store? Here are our reflections on the good and the bad of home grocery delivery …
Managing Dog Pee Patches in the Lawn
Dog pee can harm grass, creating the dreaded pee patches often seen on dog lovers’ lawns. A little knowledge, a few defensive measures, and a …
Resizing Stretched Canvas Art (+ DIY Painting Details)
Resizing stretched canvas art projects can give new life to stored creations. Here’s the scoop on how we successfully resized my giant abstract painting for …
Big Batch Freezer Basil Pesto
Mmmm…pesto. It’s one of our family’s favourite ways to enjoy basil. Here are my big batch basil pesto tips for adapting your favourite recipe and …
Eclosing from Chrysalis as a Monarch Butterfly
The journey of supporting the monarch life cycle comes full circle with the emergence and first flight of baby butterflies. In this final post of …
Transforming from Monarch Caterpillar to Chrysalis
After munching their way through caterpillar life, it’s time for the magic of becoming a butterfly to happen in the chrysalis (the pupal stage). So …
Monarch Caterpillar Predator Protection
Since supporting the caterpillar stage of life is a big part of monarch gardening, we’ve expanded caterpillar hosting and helping segment of the monarch friendly …
Moving and Relocating Monarch Caterpillars
Monarchs on the move? Sometimes a little lift is required for health and safety in the garden (and beyond). Supporting the caterpillar stage of life …
