by Joy L | May 6, 2026 | Blog
by Debbie Lefebre “Baby Season” is a hectic time in a wildlife rehabilitation centre, especially for those of us who care for orphaned songbirds. Their care is delicate and time-consuming. Hatchlings must be fed every 10 to 15 minutes from dawn to dusk....
by Joy L | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog
Clockwise, from upper left: Real picture with fake/altered Hosta, AI with fake picture and plant, Real picture and real Hosta ‘Stained Glass’, Real picture and real Hosta ‘Fire Island’. It’s 2026 and sadly fake plants are all over the...
by Joy L | Mar 31, 2026 | Workshops & Events
Celebrate Earth Day by learning to grow your own Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, and Oyster mushrooms on cherry, oak, hickory, and birch logs! Join our NC USDA certified mushroom experts Sweet Dee and Jesse of Resting Point Farms, at Reems Creek Nursery, on April 22 from 2:00...
by Joy L | Mar 26, 2026 | Blog
Did you know? There are specific plants that are ecological workhorses. Amelanchier, aka Serviceberries or Juneberries, are wonderful native big shrubs / small trees that provide beauty and food in the garden. The delicious fruits are edible for humans and wildlife...
by Joy L | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog
There’s been some good news in the Monarch world. Monarchs overwinter in Mexico in the oyamel fir forests where scientists count their populations every winter to see how they are faring. While the populations do fluctuate dramatically, this past winter their...
