Co-creating with nature
“What is commonly called a pest is nature’s way of bringing back into balance an imbalance that man has created.” -Alan Chadwick The longest war in history has been fought between humans and the insect world. During the eons in which our ancestors were hunters and gatherers, insects were just a fact of life amongst…
Here come the real stars to fill the upper skies, and here on earth come emulating flies, that though they never equal stars in size, (and they were never really stars at heart) achieve at times a very star-like start. Only, of course, they can’t sustain the part. Fireflies in the garden, by robert frost…
Subverting the Dominant Paradigm The true history of the American lawn is one that I am guessing very few of those who spend their Saturdays cutting, prepping and primping their emerald outdoor carpets are aware of, much less those who outsource lawn care to professional landscapers. It is a story that nearly all of us…
In the midst of winter’s cold and snow, the promise of spring-to-come is heralded from the treetops for all who care to listen. This announcement comes in the form of a simple, clear two-note whistle, provided by a herald whose small size belies the importance of his message. The male black-capped chickadee’s fee-bee song is…
Did you know that nature has devised an ingenious and efficient recycling process that can be harnessed by anybody to beautify their landscape, reduce their waste, lower their carbon footprint, and enrich their life? We all know about recycling of paper, glass, metals, etc., something that’s been made necessary by the sheer volume of ‘throw-away’…
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