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Pollinators on the Edge
What is threatening our bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds and pushing some species to the edge of extinction . . .

darcygrahek
Sep 15, 20192 min read


Hummingbirds on the South Coast
by Sophie Grahek Along the coastal forests of the South Coast of Oregon, a delicate dance unfolds between the vibrant hummingbirds and...

darcygrahek
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Oh My Deer!
Are you living in a neighborhood or rural space where deer are common visitors? That is the human perspective of seeing the deer in and...

darcygrahek
Jan 27, 20244 min read


Healing Habitat
Pollinators are just the best thing! Fun to see and adding a whole extra element of diversity to our gardens or naturescapes. Always one...

darcygrahek
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Where Have All the Wildflowers Gone?
Although I have traveled over 2/3 of North America, I have lived my whole life in Oregon. Mostly southern Oregon in either the Rogue...

darcygrahek
May 9, 20213 min read


Perennials vs Annuals at the Coast
Perennials are best planted in Fall here, giving them time to get adapted . . .

darcygrahek
Oct 13, 20202 min read


A Plant for Every Pollinator
In the evolutionary scheme of flowers something as specific as the length of a bee’s tongue has influenced the shape of each type of flower

darcygrahek
Oct 13, 20194 min read


Hedgerows and diversity
Hedgerows are habitats for pollinators and other wildlife. The difference between a hedge and a hedgerow is in the diversity of plant...

darcygrahek
Sep 22, 20192 min read


Boost your Pollinators
also improving the beneficial insect population, attracting the beautiful butterflies, providing better habitat for song birds and . . .

darcygrahek
Sep 3, 20192 min read

