Favorite Topics are topics that I have written many times and have a wide area of expertise in. I have many variations on these articles already written or will be happy to create a unique article for your needs.

Creating Wildlife Friendly Landscapes
Getting Your Yard Certified as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Habitat
How to Attract Birds to Your Landscape
How to Attract Butterflies to Your Landscape
How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Landscape
Pets and Backyard Wildlife

Please see the index of my book for more of my favorite topics.

Waterwise Landscaping Techniques Save Water, Time and Money, 1482 words - Water is one of our most precious and limited resources. It is estimated that more than half of residential water use occurs outdoors. By making changes to some of our landscaping practices, we can all make a difference in water conservation.

Growing Bromeliads, 746 words - Bromeliads are so beautiful and exotic looking that people think they are difficult to grow. However, bromeliads, which include pineapple and airplants, are easy. For tropical climates, bromeliads are beautiful easy to care for additions to a garden.

You Can Make a Difference, 507 words - The many benefits that can be found from volunteering.

Florida Sandhill Cranes, 938 words - Covers facts about the life and mating habits of these graceful birds.

Hummingbirds in Florida - 1495 words - Many people believe that there aren't any hummingbirds in Florida. These tiny birds are fast and elusive and often go un-noticed by gardeners who think that the only trick to attracting them is hanging up a nectar feeder.

The Depth of a Fisherman, 936 words - Essay about fishing "To go fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure air, with the rush of the brook, or with the shimmer of sun on blue water. It brings meekness and inspiration from the decency of nature…all men are equal before fish."- - Herbert Hoover

Die Laughing, 698 words - Why we should all try to die laughing.

You May Be a Nature Nerd If.... - 983 words - The green movement has finally made it cool to be a "nature nerd"

Best Dog Breeds for Birdwatchers - 944 words - Owning a pet while creating a backyard wildlife habitat can present special problems for both the wildlife and for the pets. Some dog breeds make it easier than others.


Call Me Crazy - 884 words - Being eccentric is better than being forgotten.

Getting Cirrus , 643 words - How spending time with my mother during her Alzheimer's helped me to find inner peace.

The Dangers of Backyard Wildlife Habitats -1051 words -Tongue-in-cheek look at the dangers and delights of creating backyard wildlife habitat.

Scat Happens - 657 words - Another tongue-in-cheek look at backyard wildlife habitats.

Finding Your "Gee" Spot - 513 words - To learn how to appreciate nature, find a place outside that makes you say "geeeee".

Can You Hear Me Now? - 462 words - short, short fiction - black humor - The dangers of public phone calls.

Bird Counts Count - 408 words - How to participate in bird and butterfly counts.

Closer to God - 881 words - Getting closer to God

Heaven - 314 words - short, short fiction about Heaven on earth

Birdsong - poem - 93 words