Meet the Polished Ladybug. This ladybug is one of the few ladybugs in North America without any spots at all! They usually begin to show up in early spring, so keep your eye out. They eat aphids exclusively…so that is a huge help with all the new blooms pushing out this time of year!   Polish away!!! 😉

What a gift!

The Seven-spot Ladybug was introduced to North America years ago and has apparently made itself at home all across the country. This time of year you may not see any, as we are experiencing South Texas “winter” temperatures. That  means that they are hibernating till things warm up. Ladybugs, as well as other insects, will spend their winter in hollow sticks, like our many sunflowers that have died off for winter. SO, don’t pitch those “dead” sticks…there are just a well disg

We are excited to begin another yarn-fun year of Make-Along creativity! This year’s theme is in honor of our dear friend Ann. She absolutely loved these little cuties! We saw one in The Lamb’s Loom garden just a few days ago. These pretty, and fierce little jewels flit around your yard eating up all kinds of pests. Lending a hand to your gardening area by keeping the aphids and others at bay. Born on a mission, they have a huge impact on our world, just like Ann. Welcome the