tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post6645587342177897184..comments2023-06-29T13:58:19.217-05:00Comments on ecological gardening: Why We Should Garden with Biodiversity in MindAdrian Ayres Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01113736647775970126noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-79449757045691016452010-08-10T14:41:40.447-05:002010-08-10T14:41:40.447-05:00Just happened on this older post -- what a nicely ...Just happened on this older post -- what a nicely crafted piece about why we should garden with biodiversity in mind!<br /><br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-56736127893062569592010-05-10T07:20:30.360-05:002010-05-10T07:20:30.360-05:00I agree. We all need to do our bit and share our s...I agree. We all need to do our bit and share our space with biodiversity. Hopefully more people are getting connected with this concept so tht we can keep our wild species.Bush Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482391071293585769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-54065514694371060312010-04-02T09:44:58.859-05:002010-04-02T09:44:58.859-05:00Kara, exactly. Parts of Illinois are really more i...Kara, exactly. Parts of Illinois are really more industrial soy and corn production areas than ecosystems.<br /><br />Sylvana, forgot about the fireflies! They're abundant in my yard, too.<br /><br />Jim, that house is in a different suburb. And the amazing thing is that it's directly across the street from a forest preserve. In real life the contrast is hilarious--or sad.Adrian Ayres Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057583835126786240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-25112064538651758642010-04-01T18:06:56.582-05:002010-04-01T18:06:56.582-05:00we use only sweet peet, which is zoo poop, for fer...we use only sweet peet, which is zoo poop, for fertilizer. Pat and I consider turf grass to be the enemy. We do not water it at all. The Wilmot Nature Center has a native plant sale which we frequent. <br />hey, is that house in Elmhurst? jimJim Groblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027723131261970051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-87206116417995853712010-04-01T17:58:54.610-05:002010-04-01T17:58:54.610-05:00When I see the abundance of bees -and variety! And...When I see the abundance of bees -and variety! And of fireflies, butterflies, birds and other critters that have taken up in my garden, I am happy knowing that not only did I give myself and family a wonderful, peaceful place to relax; but that I have also provided the same for all these creatures as well.Sylvanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186604429680496847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-81879051145496482102010-04-01T16:06:54.550-05:002010-04-01T16:06:54.550-05:00Good job!
I believe that corporate monoculture h...Good job! <br />I believe that corporate monoculture has a lot to do with ecosystem failure. Butterflies, bees, moths, and birds need different plants for food and shelter.<br />Just imagine how much we can help the environment by growing bird and insect-friendly plants, with no large gap between food sources. It's hard for some critters to travel long distances.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681021126113385783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-86591921928787392552010-04-01T14:13:04.741-05:002010-04-01T14:13:04.741-05:00Lisa and Rob and Gloria,
Thanks for stopping by. ...Lisa and Rob and Gloria,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. As I read, I plan to add other books to my list. I'm about to start Gaia's garden by Toby Hemenway--I hear it's a good'un.Adrian Ayres Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057583835126786240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-83054937769029563882010-04-01T10:47:10.530-05:002010-04-01T10:47:10.530-05:00So glad to see another wildlife blog that includes...So glad to see another wildlife blog that includes gardening. I tried to say something similar but you say it so well. <br />You have a great book list. I have read several so trust that the others are worth looking into. I will have to Thank Dave at Osage orange for bringing you to notice.Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510052722805573141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-88414672695243216762010-03-31T22:38:38.946-05:002010-03-31T22:38:38.946-05:00I ... Love ... This
thank you for this essay!I ... Love ... This<br /><br />thank you for this essay!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932975112078606231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-18220220195256713442010-03-31T18:08:47.582-05:002010-03-31T18:08:47.582-05:00Thanks for visiting. I think many, many (and more ...Thanks for visiting. I think many, many (and more and more) people think this way.Adrian Ayres Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057583835126786240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924014047319573263.post-44177739364554545772010-03-31T15:52:37.378-05:002010-03-31T15:52:37.378-05:00We have a Vibracrete (concrete panel) wall (of dea...We have a Vibracrete (concrete panel) wall (of death). But we fitted diamond mesh panels at the bottom, for the frogs and lizards and snakes, and our cats. One neighbour has very carefully CLOSED the gaps. But the others still serve their purpose.Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.com