natives
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Counting bugs with kids
Here was a small thing, but it might be a big thing. Grandkids, 9 and 5 years, went into our yard for a Bug Count. Equipment: pencil, paper and clipboards. Time: ten minutes Process: explain that the bees will not bother them if they just look. Also showed how to count with hash marks. Result: Continue reading
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Pollenators
You think your lawn is a space, but to pollinators it is the equivalent of pavement. We have some natives as well as annuals in our yard. The bumble bees and butterflies love our hyssop. Later they will be all over the asters. In an 18 inch row along our driveway we cast wild flowers. Continue reading
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Greenhouse
We live in the city, have been reducing lawn and adding native plants, currants, and columnar apples. Now we have a small green house for seed starting and extending the season for potted plants. Jerry found the plan on the internet. Creation care means for us planting for birds and pollinators, avoiding herbicides and insecticides, Continue reading
Two Book Reflections 