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or simply add native plants to an existing garden. Planning and creating a butterfly garden is a great way to increase the amount of time you spend outdoors and connect with nature. 1. Choose a sunny site for your garden. Butterflies need the sun's energy to warm up and most nectar and milkweed plants grow best in sunny spots. Adding flat rocks

of this garden which includes stunning fuchsias, and gorgeous dahlias. The well thought out design uses native species and xeriscaping, which is low maintenance and conserves water. Violets are a beloved part of this garden and make an excellent groundcover. Hazelnut shells used as mulch give the garden a unique flair.

The Garden Bridge Executive Summary 1. On 19 October, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan formally appointed me to undertake a review of the Garden Bridge project. This review does not seek to assess whether building a Garden Bridge over the River Thames is a good idea; that is a matter for the Mayor, and I made clear at the start of this review process that I had no view. I have studied the .

This informational guide outlines specific building materials, estimated costs, and budgets needed to get a school garden started. This is a comprehensive list of supplies for school gardens and should be tailored to fit the size and need of your garden program. We hope that you can use this as a template to apply for garden funds, and as a .

Evaluate your garden program yearly, and chart your data to look for measurable impacts. 5: National Recreation and Park Association: I: deally, your community garden site would be selected by its ability to provide the best growing : environment. However, more often than not, community garden sites are limited to readily

Dig Your Rain Garden To determine how large an area to dig, outline the area that you want your rain garden to cover with the 2x12 boards to get an idea of your garden’s size. Use your shovels to dig up the top layer of dirt and grass inside the outline you made with the 2x12 boards. Turn the soil over so you can’t see the grass—

of the garden at the very start, and can be reviewed when decisions are being made. 3. Find Land for the Garden Look around your neighborhood for a vacant lot that gets plenty of sun--at least six to eight hours each day. A garden site should be relatively flat (although slight slopes can be terraced), free of trash and debris and without paving.

2015 Missouri Botanical Garden The Bulletin is a benefit of Garden membership. The BULLETIN (ISSN 0026-6507) is published quarterly by the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110. Periodicals postage paid at St. Louis, MO. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Bulletin, Missouri Botanical Garden,

Harvest easily by hand. Dunk and rinse in the potable water container. Seeds keep well if dried or if they have a shell. Lesson Welcome students to the garden lesson and spend time discussing the following introductory questions: 1. Who has visited the school Learning Garden? 2. What grows in our Learning Garden? 3. Who uses our Learning Garden? 4.

SPEAKERS’ BIOGRAPHIES KEVIN R. GARDEN Managing Director The Garden Law Firm, P.C. Alexandria, Virginia Kevin Garden is the Managing Director of The Garden Law Firm, P.C., which has its offices in Alexandria, VA. Kevin has been working with Forest Service permittees for thirty years regarding all aspects of their permits.

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