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Grist Interview ; Alternative Lawns
Learn about the evolution of the American lawn!
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Here students at @thebushschool are working hard; they learned about raingardens and plantings, and helped build a beautiful RainWise one with us! 🤗🌱🎉 ___________ #thefutureisingoodhands #thebushschool #homegrownorganics #rainwise #permaculturelandscapingNew class next month, the start of a new series! HOW TO: GARDENING YEAR ROUND, WORKING WITH NATURE Saturday, July 13 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM This workshop will be both hands on and informational, and aims to equip landowners to care for their land in an ecological and simple way. John is an experienced landscaper and gardener and loves to share what best practices he has accumulated over the years. Classes will be held on his homestead on Vashon Island; maximum 12 people. Who is this guy? For the past four years, John has run HomeGrown Organics, an edible landscaping company in Seattle. He is an experienced contractor with the City of Seattle's RainWise program there, and has designed and built dozens of low-maintenance urban farms. In 2016, he decided to open a new branch of HomeGrown Organics, this time focusing particularly on homesteads on Vashon Island. He now offers his services to his neighbors where together he hopes to build a more resilient community and a more beautiful and productive relationship with their land. A NW native, what drew him to this beautiful island was the vision of a life where his daughters could grow up a few steps from the woods and a stream, raising animals and growing tree crops while still being connected to a vibrant community. He draws regular inspiration from the meadows, woods, creeks, and wetlands that he explores with his family. Things he focuses on in his work: -Food Forests -Native Plantings -Rainwater Harvesting -Ponds & Water Features -Recycled Materials -Animal Systems -Artful Fences & Gates -Infrastructure -Outdoor Spaces Check back for additional classes!🌿 Sign-up available via our Facebook page or Brown Paper Tickets. 🌱🍓🥔 ____________ #homegrownorganics #seattleworkshops #vashonisland #vashonhomesteads #gardeningclassesWe hope that your weekend (and week) is relaxing and beautiful! 🌬💐💚 ___________ #feverfew #permaculture #homegrownorganics #naturalmedicine #edibleplantsDid you know that King County has an app for reporting noxious weeds? It's a great way to be able to help track which invasive species are popping up in specific areas. They also have a new IG account, give 'em a follow. Thanks for the info @kingcountyweeds! If you're needing a yard clean-up or looking for help removing some overwhelming garden visitors, give us a shout.💚 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Canada thistle is not really from Canada, although you will certainly see it there as well as in most parts of North America! Thought to have been introduced to western states as a contaminant in alfalfa seed planted in western Canada and the US, but probably introduced separately many times. It’s native to Europe and northern Asia and introduced throughout much of the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Plants are either male or female, which will be obvious when they go to seed! Where it’s native it’s usually called creeping thistle in English, in honor of its extensive creeping roots. It is a helpful plant for pollinators so where it’s not causing problems for hay growers or otherwise, you could just let it be. If it is taking over, you can reduce its impact by cutting it regularly when it’s in bud. Photo by Maria Winkler." 🌱💥🌿 ____________ #notfromcanada #canadathistle #creepingthistle #cirsiumarvense #thistles #pollinatorplants #kingcountyweedsWe also offer container garden design and planting installation! The colors on this vertical arrangement are so pleasing to the eye; a wonderful way to be welcomed home each day. 🤗🎨🌿 __________ #containergardening #happyplants #homegrownorganics #designedjustforyou #popofcolorDon't forget to come out to the GrIP event tomorrow (Thursday) from 2pm-4pm! It's going to be a great presentation and discussion. Jo Sullivan of King County and Joycelyn Chui and her colleagues at ECOSS will present case studies and information about how @rainwise and GSI efforts in general can extend beyond their usual boundaries and provide a positive impact for all our communities and neighborhoods. Hope to see you! 🙌🌎🌿 ___________ #grip #homegrownorganics #ecoss #rainwise #kingcounty #colamtemplePast Rainwise Project: 34th Ave SW Block Cluster, Westwood
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