Or you could avoid the quick fix of capitalism and take some time and become
your own local expert:
1) obtain local field guide/taxonomic key to plants from library
2) walk around your neighborhood/watershed collecting seeds and cuttings
from:
A) fallow lots
B) alongside railroad tra
Dear Wayne
You are right when you describe your dream of integrating ecology and
landscape architecture as difficult to achieve. I offered the extension
programs as one avenue among many available for those who want to try to make a
difference.
I understand your skepticism as my edu
Dear Colleen Grant
(certified Master Gardener but on 6-months leave from Southern Nevada
Master Gardeners)
I quite agree that a gentle approach needs to be used with "home"
gardeners. In fact, I have long dreamt of the day when ecosystem
restoration principles could be integrated into at least
In particular, folks might want to take a look at the Wild Ones Web
site at http://www.for-wild.org . The have chapters in at least 12
states.
Cheers,
BILL
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>At 08:28 PM -0500 12/15/07, Carrie DeJaco wrote:
>>I recently bought a house with a decent sized yard that I am trying
>>t
In urban areas across the country (United States), County Extension offices are
actively working with landscapers to promote greater use of native plants.
Sometimes classes and seminars devoted solely to the topic are held, more often
the information is integrated into presentations on pruning
At 08:28 PM -0500 12/15/07, Carrie DeJaco wrote:
>I recently bought a house with a decent sized yard that I am trying to convert
>from grass to native plants. It is very difficult to find nurseries that 1)
>have native plants, and 2) have employees who actually know which plants are
>native. I
