ecological gardening | NurtureNativeNature

ljmarkson

Oct 139 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 35 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

Apr 216 min read

Native Plants are Not Yard Ornaments

The transition from ornamental gardening (plants as ornaments) to ecological gardening (native plants as a functional part of an...

ljmarkson

May 9, 20213 min read

Why I'm a Fan of Common Native Plants

The traditional gardening world often fetishizes exotic and rare plants. The latest trends trickle down to homeowners. Big box and...