A WAY TO GARDEN TURNS 3 IN MARCH, old enough to have a “greatest hits” list, don’t you think? I’m trying to get ready to celebrate by compiling things like the enhanced Resource Links page (which debuted last month but keeps growing madly), or now, the latest: a best-of page. And here it is: the top-50 stories of all time, based on what you clicked on most. Enjoy!
THE LECTURE that he’s been giving for a number of years is not-so-subtly called “Kill Your Lawn.” Ecological horticulturist Dan Jaffe Wilder knows that starting over and creating an entire native habitat instead of a lawn isn’t for everyone. But Dan just wants to grab our attention and get us to start to make some changes at least in the way we care for the turfgrass we do want in our landscapes. And maybe give up a little square footage of it to some other kind of more diverse planting, too, like the wild strawberries (Fragaria virginiana, inset). Alternative, more eco-focused styles of lawn care, along with some lawn alternatives is what he and I talked about on the podcast. Dan is Director of Applied Ecology at Norcross Wildlife Foundation in Wales, Massachusetts, and its 8,000-acre sanctuary. He’s also co-author with Mark Richardson of the book “Native Plants for New England Gardens.”
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i love that yellow spider. amazing!!
This is the time of the year when I do the most garden dreaming – and perusing blogs and studying books . . . so it’s a great time to look at the top 50. thanks!
Just popped over from the Homies award – looking forward to looking through your greatest hits and getting to know your blog.
Leigha
Welcome, Leigha. Nice to “meet” you and it looks like you’re finding your way to some of the right stuff. :) See you soon again, I hope — years of goodies here. :)