by Joy L | Nov 4, 2026 | Blog
• Now is a fantastic time to plant Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, and Bulbs. This is also a great time to divide existing Perennials. Garden forks make dividing easy. • Be sure to plan carefully when planting trees and shrubs, taking into account their mature sizing (look...
by Joy L | Oct 29, 2026 | Blog
The dazzling foliage colors of fall are definitely eye-candy, but what are we truly looking at? Plants are keenly aware of the shortening hours of daylight in Autumn, and respond accordingly. There’s 3 main colorful compounds that plants create in their...
by Joy L | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog
Bats are widely misunderstood creatures, but these intriguing flying mammals are actually amazing allies for gardeners. They are THE predator for night-time insects including mosquitoes, cockroaches, gnats, moths, lacewings, and beetles; they are also pollinators for...
by Joy L | Aug 7, 2026 | Blog
Our new location is under construction and we are so excited! It is extremely easy to access just off the interstate and it is flat, which we are all looking forward to. We have big dreams and big plans, but before we move (hopefully in fall 2027), a great deal of...
by Joy L | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
Let’s clelebrate World Firefly Day by learning about these special creatures – and how to help them! Lightning bugs, or Fireflies, are actually small beetles that magically light up summer evenings, from moist meadows to damp forests across North Carolina...
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....
