My Garden (Side Yard)

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9

Tman thanks for the statement! I agree with you 100%! I wish I could buy a whole city block and turn it into my own private wild forest.

I appreciate your comments, Tindo, however, even a little bit, like a balcony, can do its part. People need to realize (sorry for the soapbox) that even the smallest part they play, helps in the end. There are instances in NYC, where certain rare hawks have taken up residence.

[terrestrial_man]

Originally Posted by rsfrid

I appreciate your comments, Tindo, however, even a little bit, like a balcony, can do its part. People need to realize (sorry for the soapbox) that even the smallest part they play, helps in the end. There are instances in NYC, where certain rare hawks have taken up residence.

Yes thanks for the memory. The implantation of hawks in NYC to control pigeons is one example of local government actually acknowledging the reality of a natural order, though its intent is to exploit that order to accomplish a goal to suit human priorities!

But you are definitely right! If more people would share a part of their world with the wild things then perhaps a new perspective of man's relatedness to the natural world would emerge and we could be headed towards a more naturalistic lifestyle on the earth. Just think of the massive civilizations that have come and gone. Big but they left a small imprint on the earth.
Tindo-try growing sprouts or leafy veggies in a flower box. Fresh bits to add to a salad or just as a delectable side to your entree! Every little bit helps!

[Barbara]

Ross, I forgot to mention that I love your design, it's easy to see why the birds love your place. Do you find that the wildlife will get to know you and seem to accept you as part of the woodworks?

And oh ya, lets declare war of grass, at least that's what I'm working on.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Barbara

Ross, I forgot to mention that I love your design, it's easy to see why the birds love your place. Do you find that the wildlife will get to know you and seem to accept you as part of the woodworks?

And oh ya, lets declare war of grass, at least that's what I'm working on.

Some of the birds do hang around while I'm out there as do the squirrels. Many of the little songbirds won't - they form flocks and take off when I show up.

As to grass, while I'm not against it, it has a place. Just not in my garden (except for the tall decorative ones) Thanks for the comments.