A beautiful snowy afternoon
in Northern Kentucky.
A Cute Plant Care Guide
Stop Killing Your Plants - Credit Evelyn Boughton Ferry via Facebook
Squirrel Appreciation Day – January 21, 2026
Squirrel Appreciation Day is celebrated on January 21. It was started in 2001 by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove, who wanted people to pause and notice squirrels not as pests - but as clever, resilient animals that quietly help ecosystems thrive.
A Perfect Winter Day
Cottagecore and Cozy Wellness and Well-Being. A perfect winter day. From Pam Stephens Lehenbauer and
Mother Wild Turkey and Babies
Roosting in a stand of cottonwood trees.
Happy New Year 2026
To You and Your Family
Rooted in the New Year: Growing Intentions Like Seeds
As the calendar turns, many of us feel a push to “start fresh.” But nature reminds us that growth is rarely sudden. Trees do not sprout overnight, and seeds need time to root before they bloom. There is wisdom in this quiet patience.
Supporting Garden Wildlife Through Winter
A few weeks back, I wrote a post about how deep and lasting friendships are very much like beautiful evergreen trees in winter: They are both steady, resilient, and withstand the wear and tear of turmoil and time. After reading the post, a good friend and fellow nature afficionado pointed out to me that we have “other” steadfast friends...
Merry Christmas
To You and Your Family
Christmas and Holiday Traditions from Around the World
In Catalonia, Christmas cheer begins with a log that has a face, a red hat, and absolutely no dignity. Children beat this log with sticks while singing songs demanding that it defecate presents.
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Dr. Pam Stephens Lehenbauer (AKA Mother Nature’s Apprentice) is an epidemiologist, researcher, nurse practitioner, adjunct professor, and popular guest speaker. She is also a Master Gardener, Certified Home Horticulturalist, and conservationist who has won several awards for gardening, landscaping, and creating sustainable wildlife habitats. Pam has an earned Ph.D, an MSN, an MBA, and has just written her first book on wonder, joy, and well-being. It will be available in the August of 2025. In her blog, Pam enjoys writing about topics related to gardening, health, nature and the environment, quirky science, and life.
