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My Garden Warriors: The Ladybug Army Returns Every Autumn
Every October the same scene: the south wall of the house covered in ladybugs. Because I don't spray pesticides, my garden has an army. What are they doing, why are they here, and what happens in spring?
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The Marsh Frog: A Noisy but Beneficial Pond Guest
A marsh frog that showed up on its own soon after the pond was built, known for its harsh call and now breeding there - identity, permaculture value, and observations.
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Koi Fish: The Pond's Quiet Partners
A guide to the koi fish living largely on their own in our garden pond - from veiltail whites to colorful patterned varieties - identity, permaculture value, and care.
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