Tag: biodiversity

• Co-creating with Nature

  Principle #4: Pay attention to ecological interactions in a spirit of reciprocity and nurture changes in your refugia gardens that facilitate adaptation over time. Goal: Nurture adaptation to new climate and ecological conditions. Ecological gardening: More and more gardeners today are shifting towards ecological gardening: growing plant species in clusters that interact together and with…

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  November 23, 2022

  Principles and Practices

  adaptation, aesthetics, biodiversity, co-creating, Ecological Functions, ecological gardening, food web, gratitude, hopefulness, phenological diversity, phenology, reciprocity, refugia, seasonal garden

• Plants for Ecosystem Resilience

  Ecological Function #4 Plants as Contributors to Ecosystem Resilience: Implications for Gardeners:

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  November 23, 2022

  Ecological Functions

  acclimation, adaptation, biodiversity, biotic, Ecological Functions, ecosystem resilience, garden, mutualism, mycorrhizal fungi, phenotypic plasticity, refugia, resilience, soil

• Diversifying for the Future

  Principle #1: Using climate projections, enrich biodiversity in outdoor living spaces by converting lawn spaces to refugia gardens. Most refugia gardens will consist of trees, shrubs, and perennials. Because trees are long-lived species, pay special attention to their vulnerability and adaptability to climate change. Refugia are suitable for vulnerable species, but you will likely want…

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  November 8, 2022

  Principles and Practices

  biodiversity, climate change, cultural heritage, deer, eco-friendly, ecological gardening, herbivores, invasive species, lawn removal, native plants, perennials, plant health, rabbits, refugia, soil, soil health, vegetable garden, wildlife garden