Keith, you are so sweet. I love that you recognize native gardening as activism. I see it that way too. Native gardening is definitely a journey but so worth it. I’m grateful for what I’ve learned and what I have yet to learn.
I love all of this so much, Annette - yet another way in which you are doing activism. Thanks so much for modeling good stewardship of the land and also being the change you wish to see in the wider world! Those non-native plants essentially carry on the terrible legacy of colonization - pushing native inhabitants out and leeching the life out of the land.
The St Francis piece was such good satire - and, I feel, very translatable to so many of the inane and insane human behaviors that have somehow become "normal." Much gleeful gardening to you! 🌱🪻🌸🌷🐝
A very full piece. Good balance of information, expert advice and your personal experience. The photos are stunning.
We're encouraging our city to stop using toxic pesticides. Also, "No Mow May" has slowly caught on.
One of our neighbors has a small flower & veggie stand in front of her city streets home. Everything is from her garden. The flower bouquets are in recycled tins/containers. $5 a piece. We buy and give them to everyone...always appreciated.
I am working on my tiny little city lot to be a pollinator garden. I've had nasty-notes from the City about my "weeds" and have explained that they are not weeds, they are purchased plants and that they should be encouraging all city residents to be doing this! Thank you for the resources!
Margaret, I just edited my post to include another great resource that I failed to include but use all the time: the North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. I can’t include a link in this comment, but if you search for it, you’ll find it.
You have done a fabulous job with all your native plantings. I love watching all your progress!
I’m trying to improve our gardens, a little at a time!
Thank you. I’m still learning, and not everything works as intended, but I love seeing the progress. Yours too!
Keith, you are so sweet. I love that you recognize native gardening as activism. I see it that way too. Native gardening is definitely a journey but so worth it. I’m grateful for what I’ve learned and what I have yet to learn.
I love all of this so much, Annette - yet another way in which you are doing activism. Thanks so much for modeling good stewardship of the land and also being the change you wish to see in the wider world! Those non-native plants essentially carry on the terrible legacy of colonization - pushing native inhabitants out and leeching the life out of the land.
The St Francis piece was such good satire - and, I feel, very translatable to so many of the inane and insane human behaviors that have somehow become "normal." Much gleeful gardening to you! 🌱🪻🌸🌷🐝
Such a thorough piece full of important information!
Thanks, Amanda. And it was so great seeing you last weekend.
Hello, Annette:
A very full piece. Good balance of information, expert advice and your personal experience. The photos are stunning.
We're encouraging our city to stop using toxic pesticides. Also, "No Mow May" has slowly caught on.
One of our neighbors has a small flower & veggie stand in front of her city streets home. Everything is from her garden. The flower bouquets are in recycled tins/containers. $5 a piece. We buy and give them to everyone...always appreciated.
With gratitude,
Susan Odgers
Thanks so much, Susan, for your comments about this piece and your good work in your community. Every little thing helps!
I am working on my tiny little city lot to be a pollinator garden. I've had nasty-notes from the City about my "weeds" and have explained that they are not weeds, they are purchased plants and that they should be encouraging all city residents to be doing this! Thank you for the resources!
Margaret, I just edited my post to include another great resource that I failed to include but use all the time: the North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. I can’t include a link in this comment, but if you search for it, you’ll find it.
Margaret, I just edited the post to include another great resource that I use all the time but failed to include. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/
Good for you. If you’re not a member of the Virgina Native Plants Society FB group. It’s worth joining. Lots of experts there.
Love this!