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Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care!

Peter, It was a wonderful trip and special in so many ways. I am so happy it actually took place and I have the pictures and video to keep the memories alive. Take care!

Glad you enjoyed this video! It was as an amazing trip!

Glad you enjoyed! Nature whether out in the middle of no where or in our backyards is always amazing to me. Thanks for watching! Take care!

Don - This was a very special trip for so many reasons! The prep that Keith did of getting a permit through the lottery and then spending the time understanding the trail, the caching of food in different spots, the weather cooperating, having Michael with me, the physical conditioning needed prior to the trip, reducing the weight of camera gear I carried (I will take a better short lens on future trips) and then the landscapes in the background and wildlife in the foreground, it all came together to produce an experience of a life time. I feel so blessed!

Wouter - Yes it was a very special trip! I still can't believe everything worked out and we got to spend some time together in such a beautiful place.

Dan - It is hard to describe how special it was to have Michael on the trip. The memory of the trip I will treasure for ever! I was not expecting to see deer on the trip and we saw only the two. The time of year was special as the wildlife were preparing for winter including the antlers developing on the hoofed animals which I still find is an amazing process they go through each year.

Laura - the "chonky bear" was a highlight and an experience I have dreamed about having, thrilled it happened. To think there are animals that big walking around in nature living out their lives is still hard to comprehend. I will continue to attempt to keep the quality level high! Thanks for watching!

@Jeffswildlifeadventures I hope I didn't state that awkwardly. What I meant was don't stress about posting regularly. Your videos are always amazing and worth a bit of a wait.

Laura - Your comment was perfect and it reinforces what I have been trying to do which is make good quality content, and not just a lot of content. Take care!

It's hard to describe how great this trip was even with a few challenges. Sleeping on the ground for 10 days was probably the most difficult part of the whole trip but I even enjoyed being uncomfortable as a reminder of what it takes to be able to experience some of the special places on this earth.

I have been going through the same process as I did with the Passionflower vine, trying to get the Pipevine to grow large enough to support the caterpillars. I may have lost two plants, due to being eaten to the ground and maybe not watering enough. The pipevine plant I showed in the video that was growing up the fence has been completely eaten to the ground but has started to come back. The two plants at the base of the topiary are still there but have struggled due to caterpillars eating them. Recently I have noticed the Pipevine Swallowtails are no longer flying around, so I believe their "season" has come to and end, till next spring. I am hoping the pipevine plants have been in the ground long enough that next spring they will grow more aggressively and be able to grow to a size the caterpillars won't eat them to the ground. I have been successful with the Passionflower vine as it is growing great and even have been able to harvest some seeds, planted them and they have sprouted. I am hoping for similar success next year with the Pipevine. Thanks for your interest and take care!

@@Jeffswildlifeadventures Very detailed info! Thank you so much for that. I am still trying to procure some pipevine. One of my favorite nurseries is out of stock and so I may need to find seeds instead for now. But either way, I can't wait!!

@@awildapproach Good luck in your reach for Pipevine. If you don't find let me know and if I get any seeds from the plants next year I can send some. I realize that may be longer than you want to wait and there is no guarantee the plants will flower and I will get seeds but maybe.......

@@Jeffswildlifeadventures Thank you for that! I really hope to find a good seed source very soon. We will see what happens! :) Happy habitat gardening, Jeff!

Nick - Not sure how to respond to your very nice comment..... The Executive Producer likes to tease me about my RUclips Channel by saying "You're almost famous". I enjoy the hobby of publishing videos on RUclips and its fun to have people enjoy them but I am pretty sure I am not close to being a "legend" but thanks!

It would be fun to have 23 million views but I would rather have quality views from people like yourself who care and appreciate nature. I hope my little series helps just a few more people join the movement to turn a portion of their yard back to Mother Nature. With all of us sharing the positive facts Rewilding can have I am confident we will see more and more yards be converted!!! Take care!!!

Antonio - always excited to hear from other parts of the world! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! I continue to add videos to the rewilding series and may have deviated a little with 2 of the videos but am back in the garden and am working on episode 14, 15 and 16. Although I seem to only be able to publish about one video per month. Hope you enjoy the remaining videos. Take care!

@@Jeffswildlifeadventures It is your journey.. take your time!

Raffael - There are over 500 species of Passionflower or maracuya in the world. Although the species I have planted does generate fruit it isn't very large and its not something I would eat but it does support the Gulf Fritillary which is why I planted it. Each species has its range, the Gulf Fritillary Butterfly's range is from South America through Central America and the southern portion of the US. I think it helps connect us when we realize people in other parts of the world are seeing the same creatures and taking action by having plants which support those creatures. Thanks for caring and having Passionflower/maracuya for the Gulf Fritillary butterfly!!!!!

Thank you for watching and the encouraging words!!!

Niomi - I just realized I did not respond to your comment - Sorry! The small spaces are very important and I see it every day as I continue to plant a couple of native plants in a neighbors yard and I see the butterflies and other insects stop on the flowers every day. It may not seem like it matters but you are having a greater impact than you may ever know. Keep up the good work!!! Take Care!

@Jeffswildlifeadventures it's ok. Thanks for answering 😊 Unfortunately since then we were hit by hurricane Helene that left my beautiful garden in shambles. Everything was pretty much under water 😭

@@niomismith6952 I am so sorry to hear that you were impacted by hurricane Helene. I hope your garden space bounces back and you are able to enjoy it once more. Take care.

Michelle - Joyful butterfly is amazing and I will be buying more from them. Thanks for caring and using plants to support our native pollinators! Take care!!!

Kim - glad you enjoyed the video!! Comments like yours are so exciting to see as I am encouraged to hear how other people continue to have a positive impact in their community. I am sure you are planting seeds in the minds of many of your customers and it won’t be long before you start to see your influence start to take root in others’ property! Take care!

Beverley - the piece of land was being prepared to become a sand and gravel mine. The company who owned the land didn’t get the permit to proceed but had already installed the silt fencing. The company donated the land to the Bayou Land Conservancy. The land is recovering and will be used by the local college to teach many ecology, environmental and nature based courses. Thank you for watching and expressing an interest in the activities I am involved! Take care!

@@Jeffswildlifeadventures thank you 🥰

Beverley - glad you enjoyed the birds. I love what I do and being able to share my experiences with others has been a blessing. I get back to the rewilding series and hope you are able to watch episode 12 and 13 with the stories of 2 different butterflies. Future Rewilding episodes are in the works! Take care!

Cathy, I have made many mistakes buying what I thought was native only to find out it isn’t. The low ground cover hedge is not native and is jasmine. I wanted to have borders at the road and in certain areas to provide definition of the garden space and show it is on purpose. It is becoming unmanageable so am slowly ripping it out. I still want a border at the street but haven’t defined a plant I feel will work well. In episode 13. I rip out a lot of the ground cover and over time will eliminate all of it. When I come up with a good native alternative I will include in a future episode. Happy to hear you are starting the process of rewilding. You have started on a fascinating journey and will learn so much. Thank you for caring and taking action to make a difference!!!!!! Take care!!!!

Brett - Thank you! I am glad you are enjoying the Rewilding series. It appears you are caught up to the most recent episode. I have plans for many more episodes it just takes me a lot of time to put one together so only publish a new episode ~ once a month. Hope you continue to stay with me on the continuing journey! Take care!

Brett - I believe we all start gardening based on what we learned from other family members. It was just a couple of years ago I learned about host plants. I find the relationship between all the unique host plants and insects magical. Like you I find it so rewarding to be able to help support so many creatures based on what I plant. Take care!

Brett - Thank you for weighing in the question I posed. I will eventually remove all the grass it’s just taking me longer to getting the job done as I get distracted by helping others rewild, removing other plants which are non-native, etc. I plan to have the series go on for a long time even after I rewild my whole yard as I will continue to help neighbors and share what I learn from the wildlife moving into the garden. Look forward to receiving additional feedback as the journey continues! Take care!

Coby - Thank you for you encouragement!! I am only one of the growing number of voices singing the praises of rewilding. I hope people which watch the series come to understand how much more enjoyment they will get from the land around them when they see all the creatures which move in and call their yard/garden home. I also hope they learn they will save money by not using any yard chemicals, using less water and not having to spend time or money to cut their grass. The rewilding experience has been eye opening and incredibly educational. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! Take care!

just found the website for a native plant society in ohio. think i should start there?

Cameron - I remember your last comment and sorry I didn’t answer your previous questions but first I need to say congratulations to purchasing your first home, that is very exciting. Regarding resources I would start by googling if there is a chapter of the Native Plant Society in your area they would be a great resource. I would also spend some time looking for a native nursery in the area although be very cautious by double checking every thing they say until you are comfortable they know what they are talking about and the plants they offer are actual native to your area. Third if you are Facebook, check out two groups: We are the Ark, and Home Grown National Park. You will learn a lot from both groups and you may find someone in the group in your area you can communicate and consults with. If these suggestions don’t help comment back and I will try to help further! Gook luck and I will be excited to hear how the rewilding goes!!!!

Absolutely, they are a great resource and you will learn a ton from them!!!!

hi! just updating you: we’ve moved in and i’ve got the lawn fully covered to kill the grass over winter!! i’ve found some helpful local resources and can’t wait to get started come spring ☺️

@@cameronlikesbugs Thank you for the update!!!! The hard part is waiting for Spring! I am very excited for you as I know the adventure you have started and it is fun and so rewarding. Make sure you take pictures to document the changes from yard, to dead grass, to young plantings to a vibrant garden! Good Luck!

Steven - I am enjoying sharing my "journey" and it is fun to have others be able to come along. Thank you for the encouragement it helps me keep going! Take care!

Hayley - It was incredible to have the female Pipevine Swallowtail approach me and get so close. In that instance I had an overwhelming feeling I needed to do more, I can't explain it. I am happy you could sense this emotion in the video. Take care!

The plants seem to be fairly resilient. If I give the plants a little extra water after they have been eaten down to the ground they start to re-sprout within a couple of days. The Passionflower vines are now large and heathy supporting many Gulf Fritillary caterpillars and I am sure I will be able to get the Pipevine to grow large enough the caterpillars won't be able to eat them to the ground any longer. It is fun watching all the action in the garden. Take care!

Barbara - Every time I think I am getting close to converting most of the land around my home I see additional area where I have non-native plants and think I better get after that area soon. Most grass is coming out this fall and can't wait for the temperatures to fall here in Houston. I have planted a few herbs throughout the years but next year I plan to plant a few vegetables. I realize the wildlife may eat a lot of the vegetables but I am OK with that - I am sure I will get my share also. The garden continues to teach me so much and I look forward to every day to see what is new. Thank you for planting food sources for the wildlife creatures we share this planet with!!!!!!!! Glad you enjoy the channel and continue to stay with me on this journey. Take care!

Susan - Glad you enjoy seeing the garden and recognize it is doing well even in the summer heat. Native plants are the key to easy gardening and low maintenance. I enjoy rewilding gardening and sharing what I learn along the way with the audience of this channel. I am blessed to be able to have so many social media friends who are fun, supportive and enthusiastic people like yourself: what a gift!!!!! Thanks and take care!

Don - I believe we all want to have a positive impact. Whether we say something or take some action, in many cases we never know if anything positive takes place. Thank you for the feedback it encourages me to continue on the "journey" and share my experience with others. Take care!

Wouter - Butterflies are amazing and I think everyone loves to see them. I was very lucky the Pipevine Butterflies allowed me to get so close - not sure why. I want to believe they know I am not a predator and trying to help..... Once I read the response of George D Christie about a year ago I knew I needed to share with more people. Some people are so good communicating they paint a picture in our mind and he does it so well. Thanks again for always watching and providing feedback. Enjoy your Sunday evening! Take care!

Dan - You are correct "plant it they'll come". I almost used this phrase in the video, maybe in a future video. I can relate to your comment about the joy you receive in watching people stopping to look at your garden. I have a hard time just letting visitors enjoy the garden and not running out to ask if they have any questions. I am excited to hear you are able to add some native plants to the local park. You had mentioned wanting to do this in a previous comment, so very happy it is happening! Great job making positive improvement for wildlife and the environment! Take care!

Matt - I have seen with my own eyes one plant can make a difference! I am also learning with native plants more is better. Recently I have been blessed with a number of plants which have just shown up and are native. I didn't plant them - amazing! Thanks for being on the journey with me! Take care!

Glad you are enjoying watching the videos and coming on the "journey" with me. Take care!

That is great you were able to find Wooly Dutchman Pipevine in a local nursery. Can you share the name of the nursery? Just curious, and maybe it helps someone else find this plant close to you! Take care!

@@Jeffswildlifeadventures It is a retired botanist who grows and sells native plants at our local farmers market on Saturdays. A very small operation. Unexpectedly farmers markets have been my main source of native plants. There are 3 adjacent towns who all have individuals with small scale operations growing and selling natives. I've been able to add over a 100 species to my garden through them. Prices are great between $3 and $6 per plant. There are a couple large garden centers who sell native plants within a hour but prices are usually $12+ per plant which it out of my budget. Another source I've found is several local conservation areas host one time spring native plant sales with reasonable prices. Lastly and the one I've found the most inspiring. I was never a big Facebook user until I discovered there was a local group for native plants. They host a fall seed swap and a spring plant swap. Some members bring 100+ plants to the spring swap. Also members are constantly giving away plants to one another through the year. It has been a great community with tons knowledge to share. I am based in the Midwest.

@@Jeffswildlifeadventures I got it from a retired botany teacher who sells native plants on a small scale at a local farmers' market. I have found farmers' markets to be my best source for native plants. Three adjacent towns have people who grow and sell native plants on a small scale at their farmer's markets. Great prices between $3-$6 per plant. A lot better than the larger nurseries in my area where they are $15 plus. I have also found that many local conservation groups host spring native plant sales. The source that I find the most encouraging is we have a local Facebook group for native plants that hosts a spring plant swap and a fall seed swap. Also, people are routinely swapping plants throughout the season. I am actually picking up some native ostrich ferns tonight. I am located in the Midwest.

Thank you for the great information on alternatives places to get native plants!!! I will have to look around at the farmers market in the area. Thanks!!!

@@Jeffswildlifeadventures Have you considered starting a native plant group for our area for the purpose of sharing knowledge, plants & seeds? I feel like there are many local gardeners who would like to rewild at least a portion of their yards since many of us chose this area due to all the trees & wildlife! You have definitely inspired me to plant more native. I'm curious about the hot pink flowers you are standing by at the end of the video. Thanks for your inspiration & yes, I'm finally enjoying our cooler temps to get out into the yard!

Peter - I am enjoying the "journey" and sharing what I am doing, observing and learning. Thank you for staying with me on the "journey". Take care!

The world needs more love, positive passion for nature and people willing to take very simple actions to improve our environment. It is so easy to be negative but I don't feel that helps. Thanks for being a person willing to support wildlife and a better environment in the steps you have taken to rewild a portion of your yard with more to come this fall. You are a rock star! Take care and always look forward to seeing you in the neighborhood!

So glad you enjoyed the video! I am learning you can pack a lot of native plants in a very small area and the amount of wildlife it will support is far more than I thought possible. I have a number of videos on my list to produce and many will include updates on the Pipevine and all the other native plants. I wish you well on defining an area to plant a pipevine. I am having the same issue I always encounter when I add a host plant - the caterpillars eat a lot of the plant which makes it difficult to get them established. The one long vine I show in the video has been eaten down to about 1/3 of what I originally showed. I believe once the pipevine gets going it will be a big plant and will support a lot of caterpillars - it's just going to take time to get to that point. Take care and enjoy being in the garden making a difference!

@@Jeffswildlifeadventuresexactly! Plus, if they do eat them down to the base, they should sprout back from the root, I think! So many plants do. I would assume pipevine would, too. We will see.😊

@@awildapproach Yes the Aristolochia Fimbriata has been eaten down to the ground a couple of times now but grows back. I water it heavily for a couple of days and it starts to sprout. Because the Wooly Dutchman Pipevine is currently being eaten to the ground I will be learning soon whether it will grow back also - I sure hope so. Take care!

Kim - There are so many people quietly working to help Mother Nature its inspiring. "WeAreTheArk" and Home Grown National Park are amazing organizations supporting the average person with knowledge to make a difference. I am part of the FaceBook group for both these organizations and am amazed at what people are doing. I feel the main issue is many people just don't understand the destruction current practices cause. I have found once people understand they start to make changes. My purpose after retirement is to be one of the many who are working to help people understand there is a better way. When people change their land management practices they gain the added benefit of saving a ton of money by not having to purchase any yard chemicals, no mowing equipment, water bills which are half if not less and so many benefits to the environment its impossible to list them all. I can tell you have worked through watching all the rewilding videos. I will check out the Canadian Permaculture Legacy channel as I haven't heard of it. I appreciate you care and are doing your part to support wildlife. Thanks and take care!

Kim - Happy to meet a fellow Plant-a-holic who will admit it. Sounds like you may have scored a 10+! Thanks for all you do to support a wilder world!

Kim - Always great to hear about resourceful ways to save some money and inventive ways to support wildlife. Thank you for the comment! Take care!

Kim - I can tell you care and are doing your part to support nature!!!!! Thank you! I am amazed how the soil in my garden is changing and like you have experienced once the plants in an area are established I rarely need to water. I hope others will see us as example of what is possible and convert to rewilding portions of their yards too. Keep up the great work! Take care

"Etsy" would have never thought to buy plants on Etsy. Always like to hear about other "locations" to source plants as many can be very hard to find. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Glad you enjoyed the video! Take care!

Martin - Glad you enjoyed.Birds are my favorite! They are amazing to watch and I love sharing the pictures and videos I capture with others. Take care.

@@Jeffswildlifeadventures well you'll be happy to hear when we reopen the nursery in fall we will have new species especially grown to provide food for birds.👍

@@martinsimonton Excellent! Thank you for caring, taking action and doing the work you do to provide an alternative to other big box nurseries who offer no native plants.

Wouter - I already have 2 "customers" for free Pipevine plants from neighbors watching he video. I have gotten some great help with the flyer and I am propagating vines today so I thinking I put the flyers on the doors in about 3 weeks, hoping the plants are ready in 4 or 5 weeks. It will be interesting what type of feedback I get. I am sure not everyone will be thrilled but we all need to make our own choices. I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm for what I am doing and always watching the videos, its great to have such fantastic support. Enjoy your weekend and Take care!

Thank you for reviewing and finding the spelling mistake. As I have made changes it becomes more difficult to see the mistakes. Take care!

It took me awhile to find but I have corrected the mistake. Thank you again for taking the time to review!