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Dozens of Pine Siskins join a few other hearty species to feed in the snow covered Garden

Dozens of Pine Siskins join a few other hearty species to feed in the snow covered Garden

The snow covered garden attracts dozens of delightful, twittering Pine Siskins!

Goldfinches, Juncos and Chickadees

Goldfinches, Juncos and Chickadees

Juncos, goldfinche and chickadees find lots to eat in the garden these days!

The Rewards of Less Clean-Up

The Rewards of Less Clean-Up

Three migrating Hermit Thrushes visited this week as we scrambled to get more than 300 plants in the ground!

Foliage Redux and Minimal Fall Clean-Up

Foliage Redux and Minimal Fall Clean-Up

Minimal Fall Clean-up is Essential to Protect Pollinators and Beneficial Insects.

Early Autumn

Early Autumn

We’re enjoying the autumn garden -fall foliage, pollinators and the gorgeous fruit of the Common Milkweed!

Last Days of Summer

Last Days of Summer

The rain brought this enchanting Yellow-spotted Salamander to the Garden!

Late Season Stars

Late Season Stars

The native garden truly brings bizarre surprises – this week we found a Larch Toltype Moth looking like a tiny Viking warrior!

Mesmerizing Moths, Monarchs, Milkweed and More…

Mesmerizing Moths, Monarchs, Milkweed and More…

A Painted Lichen Moth is one of many hard to see moths – true gems of the native garden!

Bzzz, Bzzz, Bzzz …

Bzzz, Bzzz, Bzzz …

Close-up views of insects reveal the hidden charms of the native garden!

Our Garden was part of the Mountain Garden Club Tour

Our Garden was part of the Mountain Garden Club Tour

Ours was one of eight Valley gardens included on the Mountain Garden Club tour July 21 and 22nd!