A well-planned hummingbird garden will fulfill a bird's basic needs (food, water, shelter, space) and in turn, provide you with hours of enjoyment, entertainment, and connection with nature! Along...

In the intricate tapestry of Earth's ecosystem, one tiny creature emerges as a true hero: the humble bee. While their small size may deceive the untrained eye, these industrious insects wield...

Create a bee habitat in your backyard and raise solitary bees! Often overlooked in favor of their more famous counterparts like honey bees, solitary bees play a vital role in our ecosystems as...

In any well-balanced ecosystem, there are pests and there are natural enemies, or beneficial insects. For this reason, some pests must be present in the environment for the beneficial insects to...

Oregon has over 3,600 species of native plants, while Washington State has over 2,300. From flowering blooms to creeping greenery, Pacific Northwest natives can be used in a variety of...

A well-planned pollinator garden can help support native bees and other pollinators by providing critical food and habitat during the winter. Many pollinators hibernate (in our gardens) through the...

The Basic Elements of Habitat Food: seeds, nectar, insects, fruits, and berries Water: bird bath, fountain, water feature, stream/pond, sprinkler Cover/shelter: thickets/hedges, dense shrubs, rock...