Q: When can I expect to see butterflies? I know my pollinator plants won’t be flowering yet, but I’m curious when to start looking. A: The butterfly species that live here year-round or migrate into ...

Q: I found a small brown snake during my garden clean-up. Should I start earlier next year, when it’s colder, so I don’t run into more surprises? A: I advocate for welcoming harmless snakes into the ...