Blue Jay Barrens

The diversity of active insects at Blue Jay Barrens continues to decline as we proceed into autumn.  Fortunately, one of my favorite inse...

While I’m out doing work around the property, I carry a small spray bottle of glyphosate herbicide to use on any invasive shrubs I happen ...

I’ve cut down on the number of containers I maintain for growing native plants, while I transition to the use of open growing beds.  There...

It is always exciting to discover a new location for a rare plant already known to be growing at Blue Jay Barrens.  Sometimes it’s more ex...

Most gardeners are familiar with this insect.  This is a Squash Bug, Anasa tristis .  It is a common garden visitor and, despite the fact...