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Leave the Leaves
Where do insects and other invertebrates go for the winter? Read here: https://xerces.org/leave-the-leaves?fbclid=IwAR0dhHRvx7HZpZeyFVcGV...
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Leave the leaves!
Don't mulch your leaves! Just leave them where they fall or gently move them to the side.
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Please grow a native habitat for birds
How to grow a habitat for them? Check this link https://www.audubon.org/magazine/winter-2022/winter-time-sow-native-seeds?fbclid=IwAR11g4...
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Who is in the garden?
The garden is now in autumn phase, most of the native plants preparing for winter sleep, but some, including all of the buckwheat, island...