Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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How to Grow Native Wildflowers—for Beauty, Biodiversity, and Pollinators
A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Every Budget and Any Size Space
May 25 • 
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Why I Don’t Use Bird Feeders — And What I Do Instead to Attract and Support Birds
One of the simplest and most essential ways to help birds, animals, and insects
May 4 • 
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Backyard Wildlife Safari: Simple Ways to Support (and Admire) the Animals Among Us
Wild animals are right outside your door, and you don't have to pay thousands of dollars to see them.
Apr 27 • 
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Confessions of a (Joyful) Ivy Killer
Why one common vine threatens biodiversity and what you can do about it
Apr 5 • 
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
What an Oak Tree Taught Me About Resilience and Renewal
May it inspire you, as well
Apr 3 • 
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
To Weed or Not to Weed: What to Pull (or Keep) When Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
The surprising lessons that come from pulling weeds—both in the garden and in life
Mar 16 • 
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Planting Native Flowers (Not Keeping Beehives) Saves Pollinators
How you can support native pollinators (bees, birds, butterflies) in your own backyard or neighborhood—and actually see the impact of your actions
Mar 2 • 
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
How to Collect and Use Rainwater
How We Use Winter Rain to Irrigate our Summer Gardens
Feb 23 • 
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
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