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Tips to provide protected nesting sites for Native Bees
Protecting and Providing Nesting for Native Bees and Wasps https://www.ecolandscaping.org/12/beneficialspollinators/protecting-providing-nesting-native-bees-wasps/
Monarch Butterfly Decline 86% in 2 Years
Why are the California monarchs decreasing? https://ktla.com/2019/01/06/california-monarch-butterfly-numbers-decline-86-in-2-years/
Mildew Prevention methods for all the plants in my garden.
Powdery mildew is a major factor in my decision NOT to plant cucumbers in 2019. Luckily I still have pickles in the cupboard, but for those who must have pickles …. try these preventative measures to get ahead of any mildew problems. 3 PREVENTION methods that won’t harm the bugs… Better site the cucumbers – […]
Our world wind patterns
This is mesmorizing: Weather service Wind Colorado Centered Animated US National Weather Service Wind Data for Azimuthal equidistant projection.
Society without me
I’m listening to the song Society sung by Eddie Vedder and written by Jerry Hannan… And when you think more than you want Your thoughts begin to bleed. Society you’re a crazy breed. I hope you’re not lonely without me. Society… have mercy on me, I hope you’re not angry if I disagree … […]
This algae-powered exterior cladding turns polluted air into fresh oxygen |
Creating community with gardening
Can we get a new garden club going in CKSE? There are many talented gardeners in our neighborhood and I would love to hear the stories of how they came to be and share their advice. Could we get to know each other with an afternoon tea or garden happy hour? Meet to attend gardening […]
Native Plant Conference 2019
There are things to be learned and great places to be. I will be attending the Colorado Native Plants conference Feb 16 2019. I hope to learn more about the plants to be used in my front yard, at the entrances, and in our common areas of hte neighborhood. https://conps.org/mfm-event-calendar/#!event/register/2019/2/16/landscaping-with-colorado-native-plants-conference-4th-annual
Experiments in permaculture with microclimates in a suburban yard
This year saw unintended permaculture experiments, and one in the making. I never installed the replacement soaker hoses in the flower bed. Instead of trying to salvage what couldn’t tolerate the semi-arid conditions it became another experiment in conservation. Next spring I will take inventory of what comes back. I do not intend to water […]
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