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Kanas State meadow

The Beautiful Wild Garden, It’s all in the Details

There a few things that have been percolating in the back of my mind in relation to eco-friendly plantings. One is the thought, that high…

Is There a Better Solution (Beyond Pesticides) for Invasive Insects?

I live in a city that’s (for the most part) been pesticide-free for at least 20 years. Here, they have been used sparingly, only against…

storm damaged street tree

Why Planting More Street Trees Isn’t the Answer to Climate Change

Recently I came across a study that confirms it, our street trees live fast and die young. The research shows, that urban trees (in comparison…

Botanical Curiozine Sunflower snippet

A Fun & Fascinating Sneaky Peak at, Botanical Curiozine – Sunflower

tiny wasp on blanket flower

Weeds & Pests in the Garden: A New Perspective

Meadow yard by Northwest Meadowscapes

Habitat Gardening – Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Own Yard

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