The Front Porch Farmer

10/01/2026

When a bird lunges at a butterfly in mid-flight, it may see something that is not there — the insect's wings flashing beneath may not be moving where they appear to be ​moving. By the time the predator realizes the illusion, the butterfly already may have escaped.

09/30/2026

Do pollinators have Astrological signs? We asked a scientist, a 5th grader, and yes, ChatGPT, what they all thought. Read on to find out which pollinator best matches your own zodiac sign! We thought we'd have fun with this post, so trying to match pollinators with zodiac signs combines nature, pers...

09/23/2026

09/15/2026

We got to thinking about all the unique species of pollinators that visit flowers and work to create some of our most favorite, healthy, and delicious food crops. Find your favorite fruits, vegetables, and nuts below to see which pollinator loves it as well!Blueberries and BeesThe good thing about p...

08/31/2026

Want to see more bees, birds, and butterflies? Here’s how to rewild your yard and invite nature in.

08/24/2026

Owls are the mysterious creatures of the night that work to keep our ecosystems in balance.

The new trend in vineyards is to reduce and even eliminate poison and pesticides and install owl boxes 🦉 Get an owl house from our online store!

08/23/2026

Northeast Ohio farmers face growing threats from erratic weather, including late freezes, drought, and flooding, driving up costs and shrinking harvests of fruits, vegetables, and other crops.

08/22/2026

National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding