Tag: climate change

• Why Not Natives Only?

  Some Challenges with a “Natives-Only” Approach to Gardening Native to when? Pre-European settlement? Before human arrival? Natural landscapes have changed and will continue to change over time due to climate change and to disturbances. While there’s a healthy debate among scholars about Native Americans’ impacts on natural landscapes prior to 1492, their hunting and agricultural…

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  November 23, 2022

  Principles and Practices

  adaptation, climate change, cultivars, Ecological Functions, ecotypes, invasive, local, native plants, native species, non-invasive, non-native

• 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