Kathy Vilim is a Midwestern girl transplanted in Southern California. She writes about the importance of creating outdoor living space using native plants and attracting pollinators. Kathy is a naturalist and photojournalist who is passionate about the importance of garden and nature therapy. She finds herself in demand as an organizer and design consultant specializing in working with elderly adults. She can be reached at Kathy.vilim@yahoo.com. Visit her blog at: canativegardener.blogspot.com