Daily Archives: April 29, 2021

Mainly Local

Posted on April 29, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the more unusual aspects of our world is the way that there is such a great focus on that which is local. Once upon a time, a great deal of gardening and growing crops was local because the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Native Alternatives To Invasive Plants

Posted on April 29, 2021 by nathanalbright

Native Alternatives To Invasive Plants, by C. Colston Burrell It is easy to credit this book with good intentions. The author has an obvious desire to encourage the greater use of plants that have been neglected among America’s native plants … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Gardening With Native Plants Of The Pacific Northwest

Posted on April 29, 2021 by nathanalbright

Gardening With Native Plants Of The Pacific Northwest, by Arthur R. Kruckseberg What is the motive for writing a book like this one? To be sure, I am no great shakes as a gardener, but for a variety of reasons … Continue reading →

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