In the last blog post I left you (or rather, me) holding a decanted plant, roots exposed to the elements. Alas, I hope no one has been waiting for the past two weeks for the next set of instructions on how to dig a hole and put it in. As you may expect from the […]
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Habitat
Good habitat requires more than a group of native plants. To understand what makes good habitat it is important to look at the garden from the perspective of the wildlife you wish to attract.Habitat provides conditions in which animals can live, reproduce, and raise their young. These include: 1) food, for both adult and young, […]
3-Bin Composting
Just found this video on making a 3-bin composting area. When I started to watch I thought – too much work! But then I saw the small home garden version (2:11 on the video) made of branches. It is so pretty. I want that! Jim, are you reading this? Can we make it? Please? I […]
Compost Alternatives
For years I have kept a compost pile. And it has never been much to look at. In preparation for the wedding I dismantled it, spread the decomposing kitchen waste out and covered it with leaves. There was no smell or flies. Now that the big event is over, I am reluctant to set it […]
Wilderness in Decomposition
A compost dwelling lizard who I named Shirley, spent months on top of the heap. Each morning, before going to work, I would gently lift the lid, say hello and carefully place the morning’s scraps so as not to disturb her. From Wild Suburbia Each year I look forward to the burst of spring wildflowers […]