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Comment on Genomic study into invasive plants seeks to defend North American ecology by Biology | Biology Degree Resource Guide

Biology | Biology Degree Resource Guide — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:32:37 +0000

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Comment on Front yards are ideal for vegetable gardens by Joy

Joy — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:43:29 +0000

I’ve gone this direction, and it’s made me a better vegetable gardener. I’m more conscious of upkeep and get better produce. I expect/hope that you and I are on the cusp of a trend.

Comment on Front yards are ideal for vegetable gardens by wyoming life

wyoming life — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:22:05 +0000

This is exactly what I plan on doing with my yard this spring and summer. I only have one sunny spot in my yard, and I see no reason to have a boring rectangle with rows of veggies.

I plan on mixing ornamentals, native perennials, vines, fruits and vegetables in an eye appealing way, with a water feature thrown in.

Comment on Take a walk along a beautiful bioswale landscape in action by Joy

Joy — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:33:55 +0000

Follow the link back to GreenSpacesTV and pose a question, maybe Wendy can provide more information. It seems like she’s really committed to the subject.

Comment on Take a walk along a beautiful bioswale landscape in action by Beth Partin

Beth Partin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:11:36 +0000

That was an interesting video. I’d like to find out more about the gravel columns that are part of some water management projects, though I don’t suppose it’s possible to film them in action.

Comment on Wild Ones chapters gather for “Your Homemade Wilderness” program by R. A. Robison

R. A. Robison — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:30:39 +0000

Hello Joy,

I was a guest at your recent Wild Ones presentation at Wehr Nature Center, Jan. 8th. I did enjoy your approaches to natural landscaping. However, in keeping with natural techniques, I found your use of recycled carpeting disturbing as most carpeting is composed of synthetic fibers. How can this be good for the earth?

Polyethylene plastic does not allow any natural thing to survive, so in eradicating weeds, insects and other wild life are affected. And I don’t see where Round-up with an abundance of artificial chemicals would do the earth any good either.

Please give these methods some thought. There are many natural substances for eliminating weeds…newspapers can be laid down, covered by leaf mulch for one. Wood chips/bark or the use of a textured cloth cover are much more friendly to the earth and other choices.

Joined as a member recently,
R. A.

Comment on When in Gainesville, Florida, visit the Sweetwater Park Native Plant Botanical Garden by Joy

Joy — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:57:06 +0000

Stone Art, I just visited your blog. Gracious! As a lover of stone and living in a stone house, I’m just enthralled. Going back over there right now.

Comment on When in Gainesville, Florida, visit the Sweetwater Park Native Plant Botanical Garden by Sunny form Stone Art's Blog

Sunny form Stone Art's Blog — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:38:05 +0000

Had a breif stopover to Gainesville to see family, only got to see the Devils Millhopper State Park. Will be sure to check it out next time, I make it over from Ireland.

Comment on Modular urban rain garden installation process showcased by Freno Systems by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:52:15 +0000

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Comment on Downtown Boston edible garden hosted by Old South Church by Frost and the Boston Farmer - Union Park Press

Frost and the Boston Farmer - Union Park Press — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:00:33 +0000

[...] run by the Boston Natural Areas Network, and restaurant gardens on roofs. Today, I saw this video of the Old South Church "edible churchyard," where church members grow food for the Women's Lunch [...]