Month: August 2022

Deer visit at Night (with Video)

Posted by Linda Watson | Aug 10, 2022 | mammals |

In over thirty years here, I’ve only seen Deer in the garden twice. Recently the wildlife...

Scoliid Wasps

Posted by Linda Watson | Aug 9, 2022 | insects, pollinators |

Scoliid Wasps are colorful, large, and relatively calm. They’re fun to see and easy to...

Blue Dasher Dragonfly

Posted by Linda Watson | Aug 8, 2022 | insects, other wildlife |

The most common Dragonfly here is my favorite: the gorgeous Blue Dasher Dragonfly. Often six or...

American Lady Butterfly

Posted by Linda Watson | Aug 8, 2022 | insects, other wildlife |

The American Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis) is mid-sized, smaller than a Swallowtail or...

Hot and Humid Gardening

Posted by Linda Watson | Aug 7, 2022 | garden highlights |

Heat and sunshine bring out the big blooms in August. Foxes, raccoons, and even deer visit,...

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