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Community Gardens, Gold Medal Plants, Giving Back:Best of the Web 20

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It’s that time again. Time for our weekly meander around the internets to see what’s new, exciting, or noteworthy. I read a lot, so I like to share with you some of the interesting things I find in my travels.
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Introducing Wren Song

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I’ve been very busy the past few days setting up a project that I’m very excited about.
First, there is the Facebook fanpage.
And now there is Wren Song.
What is Wren Song?
Wren Song is the newly launched newsletter for Ecosystem Gardening, and in it you will get:

tips for planning your Ecosystem Garden
how-to’s
recommended resources
Breaking news on upcoming projects, [...]

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Best of the Web Valentines Edition

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For those of you in the Mid-Atlantic states, I hope you have managed to dig yourself out from under all the snow we got in two separate storms within 5 days. The sun is shining today and it’s actually very pretty outside.
Here’s my picks for best of the web this week, and when you get [...]

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Best of the Web 18 Birds Counts, Community Gardens, Burrowing Owls

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As a blizzard pounds the mid-Atlantic states, I have 21 inches of snow, and it hasn’t let up yet, but here’s my picks for best of the web this week. Stay warm!
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The Great Backyard Bird Count [...]

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Best of the Web 17: insects, birds, and the power of One

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It’s that time again, a review of the best things I found while meandering around the internets this week. Hard to believe we’re up to #17, but you all just keeping writing such good stuff to tell everyone about!
First, the Barred Owl above spent 8 years wintering in and around my garden. Sadly, this year [...]

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Bloggers To Watch Out For

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You’ve seen my weekly best of the web where I show you the many fascinating things I find around the internet. But I wanted to put a lot of that information in one place so that you can see the writers that inspire me.
So here’s my list of some of my favorite bloggers. Check [...]

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Social Media for Birders (and Gardeners)

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Here’s something that looks very fascinating. And because I’m a birder AND a gardener, and love finding resources that benifit birds and wildlife inside and outside the garden, I’ve signed up for Gunnar Engblom’s (AKA @Kolibrix) free course: Social Media for Birders.
This is important because conservation depends on getting the word out, educating folks to [...]

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Best of the Web: New Year Edition

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I had a wonderful Christmas with my family and an amazing New Year with friends. I’m feeling so blessed!
I did have an unexpected forced absence from my computer, though. My hard drive picked that week to crash. No twitter, no Facebook, and no blogging.
I’m pleased to say that my computer has been returned to me [...]

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Make sure Giving a Little Back to Wildlife is on Your Holiday Giving List

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Tis the season of giving and this Holiday season is a great time to give back to your local wildlife. There are many ways you can give back to wildlife both in your garden and in your community, and many of them don’t cost a thing.
Here’s a few ideas to get you started:

Participate in a [...]

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Ecosystem Gardening Best of the Web #15

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I read a LOT, and as I read my way around the web each week, I gather together the most interesting things I come across so I can share them with you.
First, there’s only one week left to vote for your favorite Ecosystem Gardener. I’m going to be a hobbit and pick the winner next [...]

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