by The Soulful Gardener | Sep 16, 2017 | Gardening
Keep those valuable nutrients on your own property A leaf layer… Creates an ecosystem where many insects & animals will find warmth, shelter and winter food. Check out these Freezable Frogs who rely on a leaf layer for winter survival. Reduces the use...
by The Soulful Gardener | Mar 26, 2015 | Gardening
The frogs have been peeking out of the water for a few weeks now. But today is 70 degrees and apparently warm enough for them to venture out and sun themselves. I counted 7 in and around the pond this afternoon. Look how different they look. The weather has been quite...
by The Soulful Gardener | Jan 6, 2015 | Gardening
Animals deal with freezing temperatures in one of three ways. Migration (leave), Hibernation (sleep), or Coping (deal). Five of our North American frogs cope with winter by allowing themselves to freeze in place. They thaw just in time to participate in a spring fling...