Our weekly tradition continues with the articles, photos, and information I found most fascinating this week.
We start with Bethe Almeras of Grass Stain Guru with a fabulous video of the importance of outdoor play for children, who will be the next environmental stewards. It is hard to protect what you are completely unfamiliar with. This is also one reason why your Ecosystem Garden is so important. Bringing your children or the children in your neighborhood into your garden can teach them the awe and wonder of nature–and that it does not have to be in Africa or some other far away place. Nature is right outside your door when you create an Ecosystem Garden.
Read In Memorium, 37 year-old Golden Eagle, Ithaca who succumbed to complications from West Nile Virus, at Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s blog, Round Robin. Rest in peace, Ithaca!
The Natural Lands Trust has produced a series of stewardship tips for your land. Number 6 is Minimize Unintended Disturbance. This is a great tip for us when planning our Ecosystem Gardens.
On the lighter side, watch as Sigourney Weaver drips acid rain all over Fox & Friends at Reconciliation Ecology. We may laugh at the obvious discomfort of the hosts of Fox & Friends, but kudos to Sigourney for bringing awareness to this very important topic!
Listen to Green Talk Radio as Sean Daily discusses water saving irrigation techiniques. Remember that the use of regionally appropriate native plants reduces the need for irrigation at all.
Here’s a great one: learn about the benefits of Going Native: North Carolina style from Teresa O’Connor of Seasonal Wisdom, where she describes her recent visit to North Carolina for the Garden Writers of America conference in Raleigh. The article is filled with stunning photos of the native plants of North Carolina.
In a sea of seemingly endless bad news about threatened and endangered wildlife, it is always nice to hear some good news, some success. Scott at JournOwl has given us just that in Worth a Dam worth checking out, where you can read some good news about the success of a beaver family in Martinez. Thanks for the bright spot, Scott!
After many comments and much feedback, Susan Harris has posted an update to Lawncare we Love. Check out the new recommendations and be sure to visit the Lawn Reform website for more information.
Here’s one for the “don’t waste your money” category. The Garden Professors have reviewed 1001 All Natural Secrets for a Pest Free Property and given it a big thumbs down. I have to say that I totally agree with them that Jerry Baker’s Guide to Attracting Birds gets a big thumbs down too because it recommends so many invasive plants. Go read the review and let me know what you think.
If you’ve been reading here for a while, you know that Doug Tallamy is one of my Ecosystem Gardening Heroes. His book, Bringing Nature Home is a MUST READ for every homeowner and property manager. Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, has posted part 2 of his interview with Doug Tallamy at Field Notes for the Future. It’s a great read, and brings two of my favorite authors together. Check it out now.
Here’s some beautiful photos of a New England fall habitat garden by Ellen Sousa. I particularly love fall in New England and this garden is just lovely.
In case you missed it, here is what happened at Ecosystem Gardening this week:
A Visit to Irma McVey’s Garden
Guest Post at Loving Nature’s Garden
Stormwater Management: City or Homeowner Responsibility
Why Your Ecosystem Garden Matters Even When We Already Have Protected Lands
Sustainable Gardening for Florida
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Great round-up, Carole! I’m honored to have The Guru in such good company. Cheers- Bethe @balmeras
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Another wonderful round-up! The Grass Stain Guru is a favorite of mine too and I always enjoy Green Talk Radio. Thanks!
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Thanks a bunch for including Seasonal Wisdom on this great list. It’s a nice honor. Enjoyed looking at the other suggestions as well. Best, Teresa