Of the two raingardens in the front yard, one catches water from the neighbor's driveway. The other receives water from one of the front downspouts. The backyard is a reconstructed streambed--what once was a small tributary of Harry's Brook, visible on old maps--with a series of miniponds enveloped in all the native plant growth evidenced in the photo. The ponds vary from full to empty, depending on the rains.
You may also encounter a few charismatic chickens and ducks, and a "fillable/spillable" rainwater duck pond (patent pending). Included is a small "yard" sale, consisting of native wildflowers from the yard that have been potted up. Nearly all are local genotypes.
And please bring any empty plastic flower pots you don't need. There are native volunteer plants sprouting out all over, and I've run out of pots.
Steve, my wife and young daughter and I are going to come by. Looking forward to this!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see everyone! We had about thirty people show up on short notice, and lots of conversations surrounded by wildflowers on a gorgeous day. Thanks to all who came and contributed stories and perspectives, and to those who brought pots for reuse.
ReplyDeletemy condo assocn sends out penalties for having empty plastic pots around! So you are performing a valuable
ReplyDeleteservice by recycling them.:)