Ecological landscaping

ljmarkson

Dec 12, 202413 min read

Ideas for Gifting a Connection to Nature

For my annual nature inspired gift list, I try to think of not so obvious but always welcome ideas. I turn to items and experiences I am...

ljmarkson

Dec 8, 20248 min read

Nature Doesn't Create Trash

When we moved to our home 20 years ago our yard looked like all the other yards in my upscale neighborhood centered by a lawn and...

ljmarkson

Oct 13, 20249 min read

Reframing Cues to Care for a Rewilded Yard

A service person recently showed up for a non-essential task that would involve a significant disruption to my rewilded yard. He put his...

ljmarkson

Sep 30, 20245 min read

Supporting Wildlife Habitat Where we Live is Not a New Idea

When decluttering a closet recently, I found a time capsule in the form of a garden journal I made in the early 90s. The last entry was...

ljmarkson

Sep 3, 20245 min read

Connecting the Dots: Southern Pink Moths, Native Lyreleaf Sage, and Pesticides

When we create a safe and welcoming wildlife habitat, we are also supporting the natural cycles and systems we may not even be aware...

ljmarkson

Aug 17, 20245 min read

Gardening with Nature at the Garden Club

This week I spoke to my first ladies garden club. I was a bit worried about how receptive they would be to my presentation called...

ljmarkson

Jul 23, 20244 min read

Native Partridge Pea and Invasive Chamberbitter Look Similar yet are Worlds Apart

(and how to tell the difference...) Partridge Pea is native to most of the Eastern half of the United States and supports habitat in a...