I’m sure you’re aware of the big push to garden using native plants. The argument has historically been that these plants are more sustainable because they are used to our environment so they can acclimate more easily. Although I love native plants I never planted them for any other reason than that I really like them. [...]
Last year I reviewed and raved about Doug Tallamy's book, Bringing Nature Home. You can now hear him in an interview at the Timber Press site. There are five parts and he is very inspiring. He's come to talk in this area a few times but I always seem to miss him so the audio [...]
I am definitely jealous of Nan Ondra. She has two successful blogs, has written some fabulous books and can basically plant anything she wants because she lives on Hayefield Farm and does not have to worry about space. I, on the other hand, have a small urban yard that requires me to dig out a [...]