Now that the cooler weather is almost here, you’re probably wondering when you should start thinking about bringing your hummingbird feeders inside during the fall. Here in Maine, we have had a couple of nights that have gone into the 40s, but the weather has jumped back into being on the warmer side. When the […]
An Interview with Photographer Ike Smith of Humperdink Photography
Today’s interview comes from Arlington, Virginia and features an inspirational and very talented landscape, street and portraiture photographer. His name is Ike Smith and he has taken what was once just a hobby and turned it into a passion to share with his viewers. The beauty of the world and Ike’s keen eye for capturing […]
Getting to Know Landscape & Nature Photographer Simmie Reagor
I’m excited to share an interview with a very talented landscape and nature photographer from Connecticut. His name is Simmie Reagor and he finds inspiration for his work with his connection to the natural world. Simmie is a talented photographer who excels at capturing the beauty and flux of nature and conveys this connection through […]
Did I See a Hummingbird, Bumblebee, or Hummingbird Moth in the Garden?
The hummingbird moth belongs to the genus of sphinx moths Hemaris, in the family Sphingida. While in the garden, individuals can easily mistake the familiar humming sound of these moths in flight for bumblebees or hummingbirds. Hummingbird moths beat their wings rapidly and hover over flowers to collect nectar. This moth looks almost identical to […]
Growing Last Year’s Collected & Stored Nasturtium Seeds
Last year, I planted nasturtium Tropaeolum in the garden and they took off really nicely. These plants produce beautiful red, yellow, or orange blooms. They quickly fill your garden beds, planters, and hanging baskets with edible, bright, and colorful flowers. Nasturtium grows as an annual, but you can still enjoy them year after year. Nasturtiums […]
Our Annual Mountain Blackberry Harvest
It’s that time of year again for our annual blackberry-picking trip. Here in Western Maine, the end of summer marks the beginning of blackberry picking season. The blackberry season can run from the end of July through September and in some years until October. This has become a very sweet annual tradition for us. We […]