Nature & Blooms

07/11/2025

Spotted: the first Monarch caterpillar of the season! 🐛 I may have squealed a little… okay, a lot. These tiny wonders bring so much joy—and they're a powerful reminder that magic is unfolding right in our own backyards.
Want to attract Monarchs to your yard too? Let’s talk native plants, milkweed, and making space for pollinators!💚 👉
https://www.natureandblooms.com/post/howtoattractmonarchbutterfliestoyouryard

The magic of Monarch season has officially begun! After weeks of anticipation, I spotted the first tiny caterpillar of the year on a milkweed leaf—proof that life is returning. In this post, I’m sharing why Monarchs matter, how to create a safe haven for them in your own yard, and simple steps t...

07/10/2025

Evening falls in whispered hues,
Where blossoms breathe in twilight blues.
A garden’s hush, a sky aglow,
Reminds the heart of all we know—
That beauty lives in quiet things,
Like petals, roots, and sky-born wings.

- a perfect poem to go with last nights view of our gardens

07/07/2025

The wild isn’t far—it’s right outside your door. 🌾
Plant natives and invite nature back home.

🌿 Tag a friend who’s ready to rewild.
📌 Save this post for front yard inspiration.
🔁 Share to grow the movement.

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📷 Purple Cone Flower in our front yard landscape with a Monarch visitor!

07/01/2025

Native plants aren’t just beautiful—they’re vital. 🌸
Each one is a lifeline for pollinators, birds, and the future of our ecosystems.

🌿 Tag someone who’s planting hope.
📌 Save this for your next nursery visit.
🔁 Share to spread the message.

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06/25/2025

Great information!

The Mosquito Bucket Challenge is a simple, effective alternative to fogging—protecting pollinators, pets, and people by safely targeting mosquito larvae without toxic sprays. It’s safe, it's affordable, it's better for biodiversity. And it actually works!

💚Let’s protect what matters. Share this post to help others discover a safer solution for summer mosquito control.💚
Homegrown National Park

Link to all the free resources here: https://homegrownnationalpark.org/mosquito-bucket-challenge/

Momcat Kelly

06/24/2025

It all starts with one seed. 🌼
Plant it, and you’re creating a ripple of life—bees, butterflies, birds... and hope.

🌿 Tag a new gardener who's ready to make a difference.
📌 Save this post for planting season inspiration.
🔁 Share to encourage someone to start small.

06/16/2025

Perfect lawns are lifeless. Messy gardens hum with life. 🐝
Let’s stop striving for control and start creating connection.

🌱 Tag a fellow wild gardener.
📌 Save this if you needed this reminder today.
🔁 Share to challenge the idea of ‘perfect’ landscapes.

06/15/2025

✨ Cottonwood season is here! 🌿 New Blog Post about them : https://www.natureandblooms.com/post/benefitsofcottonwoodtrees

While some may see it as just fluff, these trees are nature's powerhouse, supporting life and offering us hidden medicinal benefits. Pictured in this photo is macro shot of a Mourning Cloak butterfly wing! One of its hosts plants is… you guessed it the Cottonwood!! Have you spotted any unique wildlife around them? 🦋🌱

It’s that time of year when cottonwood fluff drifts through the air like summer snow—annoying to some, but magical if you know what to look for. These often-overlooked trees are more than just seasonal sneeze-triggers; they’re keystone species that support hundreds of butterflies, moths, birds...

06/11/2025

Every native plant you grow is a vote for the planet. 🌎💚
It’s more than gardening—it’s a quiet act of resistance, a loud yes to life, and a step toward healing the Earth.

🌿 Tag a friend who’s ready to make their yard matter.
📢 Share it to spread the native plant movement!

06/11/2025

New on the blog! Tiny Homes, Big Impact: Welcoming Birds into My Native Garden | Why Birds Help Gardens

One quiet spring morning, I stepped out into the garden with a cup of coffee in hand. The air was soft, the sun just warming the earth, and the familiar songs of chickadees and wrens filled the yard. As I walked toward the three birdhouses nestled among native blooms, I felt that familiar sense of a...

06/09/2025

🌿 Underrated, yet unforgettable. Asparagus foliage brings that dreamy, delicate texture to every bouquet—like a whisper of green magic. ✨ What’s your favorite unique ingredient for a bouquet?