I’M A REAL-CAMERA PERSON, so although I joined Instagram (as @awaytogarden) five years ago, I just didn’t get it. Take photos with my phone? Never. Well, never turns not to be forever, since after nearly five years’ absence (and thanks to prodding by many of you) I am going to try to post shots of the garden this year. I started on the first day of spring, with my Birdbath Meringue Pie, above.
Find and follow me there, if that’s your thing; I’m @awaytogarden.
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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Just made my first trip to NYC and started Instagram last week. Perfect timing – just added you! -Do.novan777
Our birdbath looks about the same. 13″ here on south shore L.I.
OH SOUTH SHORE OF L.I. BRINGS BACK SO MANY LOVELY MEMORIES. LIVE IN CENTRAL NY STATE NOW….THE BIG PRAIRIE I CALL IT. L.I. HEAVEN WHEN I WAS YOUNG.
That is one large load of meringue. I will look forward to more pictures of your garden.