February 2026 šFrom My Nest to Yours Hello Reader, February has felt a little surprising this year. Florida, like much of the country, has been hit with freezing temperatures that asked a lot from everything living outdoors, even as so much of it quietly adapted. Not the kind of cold we usually joke about down here, but several days of true winter that required some real-time adjustingāfrom all of us. šæNature Right Now After multiple nights below freezing, much of my garden took a hit. A lot...
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January 2026 šFrom My Nest to Yours Hello Reader, January always feels like a fresh slate to meānot in a loud, start-over-from-scratch kind of way, but in a quieter, more reflective one. Thereās something about this month that invites a pause. A moment to look around, take stock, and reset without erasing what was already good. Out in the yard, that feeling shows up in small ways. Iām refreshing the garden, getting winter seeds started, and enjoying the subtle shift in pace that January...
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December 2025 šFrom My Nest to Yours Hello Reader, This year, December snuck in before I knew itāa soft, quiet shift that reminded me how much joy can hide in the smallest everyday moments. This past month has been full of tiny surprises in my little Florida backyard, and Iām grateful I slowed down enough to actually see them. I hope a few small moments have found you, too. š šæNature Right Now Our little Ruby-throated Hummingbird is still hereāsurprising both me and my husband, since we were...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
November 2025 šFrom My Nest to Yours Hello Reader, The mornings have felt a little different latelyāsofter, calmer, and just cool enough to make me reach for my tea a little quicker. Here in Florida, though, ācoolerā can be a bit of an illusion. One day Iām savoring the crisp air and thinking I might finally need a sweater, and the nextā¦ itās back to summer. š Florida keeps us on our toes, doesnāt it? š šæNature Right Now The Mourning Doves have been puffing up their feathers in the morning...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
October 2025 šFrom My Nest to Yours Hello Reader, Happy October! š While I donāt have fiery maples or golden leaves drifting down outside my window, Iāve been soaking up my own kind of fall beauty here in Florida. Itās a softer, subtler shiftābut one Iāve grown to love more and more each year. šæNature Right Now Many of the perennials in my garden are bouncing back now that the summer heat has finally eased. The marigolds are blooming againābright little suns scattered across the gardenāand...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
September 2025 šFrom My Nest to Yours Hello Reader! September always feels like a turning pointāthe heat is still hanging on, but little signs of seasonal change are starting to show. Iāve been spending extra time at the feeders lately, noticing the small shifts in bird behavior that hint at the months to come. šæNature Right Now Weāre on the edge of migration season, which means now is the perfect time to get feeders ready. A few tips: Keep feeders clean and freshly filledāmigrating birds...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
August 2025 šFrom My Nest to Yours Hi friendāwelcome! Iām so happy youāre here. This little letter is where I share joy, reflection, and seasonal wonder from my nature-loving corner of the world. Whether you're a backyard birder, a butterfly admirer, or someone who just enjoys a moment of quiet beauty now and thenāyouāre in the right place. šæNature Right Now Itās molting season for Northern Cardinals!If youāve noticed a few scruffy faces and patchy feathers hopping around your yard, donāt...
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