Archive - Let's Get Our Hands Dirty!

Don’t Forget to Thank the Pollinators This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without food.

Nov 26 •

Greta Burroughs

Cooler Weather Shouldn’t Stop Anyone From Gardening!

Here's another repost of an article from my "Through the Lens of a Nature Lover" archive. Hope it motivates you to get outside and get your hands dirty!

Nov 19 •

Greta Burroughs

Who's Snoozing In Your Backyard?

For the colder months, leave leaf litter, leftover stems and stalks, woodpiles and brush in your yard. Your local winged, creeping, crawling, hopping…

Nov 12 •

Greta Burroughs

Fall Allergies? Don't Blame the Goldenrod

Autumn is a fantastic time of year.

Nov 5 •

Greta Burroughs

October 2024

Nature – Always in the Mood for Halloween

Did you know the fear of Halloween is called Samhainophobia? Yes, some folks don't need ghosts, goblins, haunted houses, or horror movies to be…

Oct 29 •

Greta Burroughs

Autumn – Where Are You?

This is another article from my Through the Lens of a Nature Lover blog, dated October 2023.

Oct 22 •

Greta Burroughs

Getting My Hands Dirty

And enjoying every minute of it!

Oct 15 •

Greta Burroughs

I Miss Fireflies

I like to go outside at night to see what's buzzing around. Aside from the gnats and mosquitoes, we actually do have some interesting nightlife, but…

Oct 8 •

Greta Burroughs

It's That Time of Year Again: Don't Forget to Leave the Leaves!

Every October, I preach, "Leave the Leaves." Not only will it save you a lot of time and effort raking and bagging, but it will also make the critters…

Oct 1 •

Greta Burroughs

September 2024

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