Discovery Journal

Now that summer has really kicked in and the prairie wildflowers are in full bloom, the snowberry clearwing has been a regular visitor to our backyard. Clearwing moths are frequently referred to as hummingbird moths because of their ability to hover over flowers as they seek nectar. Visually, they resemble a cross between a hummingbird and a bumble bee.

Native Suburbia has been a dream of mine for many years now, and all the pieces needed to make it a reality have finally fallen into place. Native Suburbia is a place for me to share the wonders discovered when the native ecosystem is nurtured through native plantings. Even surrounded by suburban monoculture, a diverse and thriving system of codependent plants and wildlife can emerge if just given a chance.