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Bumbler fancy

on July 29, 2013

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Bumblers in the garden

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alternate pathways, tree roots and looking up

In the past I had always used permeable pathways. When I began designing this house my husband quickly pointed out that it would be quite difficult to shovel cedar chips or lawn. Because of the snow in this area I had to choose a pathway material that could be shoveled. If you do not live in an area with snow I encourage you to select pathway materials that are permeable. If you do live in an area with snow consider alternate and coordinating materials for areas that are used in the winter and those that are not used until spring and summer.

If you have been reading along you will remember that we will be removing two large trees this month. Both trees were damaged by concrete. The root crowns were made susceptible to fungal rot from compaction and girdling. When you look down to plan, do not forget to look up. The roots of a tree extend just beyond the canopy over your head. If you are working below that canopy consider the impact of pathways and patios. Initially the canopy was a …

Vermicomposting: Eisenia fetida

I have the standard issue double tote system - vents on top, drainage to bottom tote . . . only good for about a family of 2, and definitely not vegetarians. It works for me because I have 2 additional yard compost bins.

And this is what $20 worth of worms looks like - about 500. Fresh from the manure pile. The only place to get the correct type of worms. And yes, you do need to use the Eisenia fetida. A worm bin is perfect for a small space, even indoors. It is small and odorless.
These guys are snacking on a few coffee grounds, part of a tea bag and eggs shells. Worms will eat all vegetable and fruit scraps, although I do not include onions when I feed my worms.

biodiversity in the suburban landscape

The urban living landscape is built. Elaborate planning goes into these designs for zoning and traffic and commercial development. After these systems are built they must be maintained or they begin to fall apart. Things constructed of lumber, steel and concrete degrade over time. So do the planned parks and greenspaces.

Now that you have a picture of this system in your mind, turn your thoughts to the last time that you were in nature, a true wilderness area. These systems regenerate over time through the natural cycle of decay and renewal. Can these systems be applied to urban landscapes?

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