Backyard Rewilding Project

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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