Blog: Life Lived Outside
You Win Some, You Lose Some
Nature doesn’t always work the way we want it to, but it usually comes through in the end.
One Bike, Three Deer, and the Zoomies
Finding an unexpected moment of joy on a biking trail with a group of deer
Two Daring Girls
Joey shares how Maddy and Abby embrace the moments that require daring.
This Old Bucket Hat
Joey found an old hat from decades ago, and it brought back memories of teenage canoe adventures.
Mixtape
If you’re of a certain age, you may remember making or receiving a mixtape.
Always Something New
When you’ve been butterfly gardening for as long as Joey has, it may seem like you’ve seen it all…and then Mother Nature surprises you.
Sometimes It’s the Little Things
Sometimes the smallest details are what we remember – and they can be so meaningful.
Don’t Work Against Yourself
When reaching for a goal, make sure you’re not shooting yourself in the foot.
My Backyard Zoo
Mammals, birds, insects, and reptiles… it’s a true backyard!
Madame Fortune
With a name like Madame Fortune Taylor, how could this historical figure not be interesting?!
Two Faves: Plants and Pets
The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits or the adorableness of all the pets that came out for Plants & Pets 2025!
Anybody can sell you plants, we make sure you succeed.