Mastodawn

It’s earth day today. As we are facing climate and economic uncertainty, please feel free to reach out if you have questions about growing/foraging food.

I am happy to help, just tag me with any Qs.

My food security in a changing climate project is summarized in this thread:

https://mastodon.world/@jblue/113687402204283339

#earthday #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeGardening #ClimateCrisis #ClimateDiary #fedihelp #ClimateCrisis #FoodSecurity #politics #economics

J blue (@jblue@mastodon.world)

Attached: 1 image #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary #gardening #ClimateChangeGardening 🧵 TL;DR *Climate change will significantly impact food systems. *Plants have optimal growing temperatures and many follow seasonal cycles. *My feed will highlight plants with higher OGT, don’t depend on seasonal cycles or flower in late season. *Farmers focus on what will sell, leaving new options unexplored. *Creating demand for these plants would stabilize our food supply.

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J blue Apr 6

Elaeagnus multiflora, goumi

The flowers smell like peony and jasmine. The plant is nitrogen fixing and sets an abundance of fruit.

#ClimateChangeGardening #bloomscrolling #flores #FleurisTonFil #gardening #jardin #garten #fruit #food #花

J blue Apr 1

Redbud risotto with tiny bluets and bird’s foot violet.

Cercis canadensis, Houstonia pusilla, Viola pedata

#NativePlants #foraging #permaculture #ClimateChangeGardening #gardening #cooking #garten #jardin #bloomscrolling #flowers #flores #FleurisTonFil #blumen #nature #花

J blue Mar 19

One of my jabuticabas has burst into bloom. And lots of buds everywhere. 😊

I really recommend this plant for its near year-round production of fruit and easiness to grow.

Link to thread I did earlier: https://mastodon.world/@jblue/113890538749834507

#gardening #jardin #garten #food #bloomscrolling #FleurisTonFil #flores #花 #FoodSecurity #fruit #ClimateChangeGardening

J blue (@jblue@mastodon.world)

Attached: 1 image Jabuticaba (red hybrid, escarlate) 🌱🧵 TL;DR -compact shrubby tree -bring indoors in freezing temps -needs fertilizer -extremely productive -doesn’t need pollinator -delicious nutrient-dense fruit -fruit has short shelf-life so… -methods of preservation #ClimateChangeGardening #gardening #jardin #jardim #fruit #fruta #permaculture #GrowYourOwn #fermentation #foodsecurity

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J blue Mar 10

Besides being mildly toxic, it also forms colonies from underground roots so many people don’t like them bc they can take over.

It is climate change resilient though bc it flowers in the summer / fruits in the fall, tolerates summer heat of south eastern North America and is drought resistant. It’s dioecious so if you want to propagate one, you need to sprout enough seeds to have both male and female plants.

#ClimateChangeGardening #gardening #plants #NativePlants

J blue Mar 10

Aralia spinosa, devil’s walking stick 🧵

Please don’t flame me for growing this plant. The #pollinators love it and the leaves taste nice (slightly minty asafoetida).

Bark, roots and unripe berries can cause contact dermatitis and/or allergies. Ripe berries are mildly toxic in large quantities besides not tasting very good.

#NativePlants #gardening #plants #nature #jardin #ClimateChangeGardening #cooking #rewilding #料理

DoomsdaysCW Mar 9

Ooooh...! Some really cool tips here! Well-thought out!

#ClimateChangeGardening: 12 strategies for a #resilient #garden

by Niki Jabbour

"#ClimateChange gardening is a set of tactics that make our yards and gardens more resilient to extreme weather as well as reduce our personal impacts on the climate. There are several ways to approach climate change gardening. You can use sustainable and organic gardening practices that put soil, #biodiversity, and #pollinators first. You can also plan to reduce plastic waste, up-cycle materials, and collect #rainwater.

3 reasons to care about climate change gardening

"Climate change gardening influences the health and success of your garden. When you nurture your soil, foster biodiversity, and support pollinators you create a garden that is more resilient to the challenges of climate change. Here are 3 reasons to care about climate change gardening.

- Extreme weather – The impact of weather related challenges like droughts, storms, precipitation, flooding, and above or below normal temperatures can be reduced with climate change gardening strategies.
- Pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects – Climate change can affect pollinators and birds in various ways. Weather extremes can impact migration timing and success, host plant growth and bloom time, disease and pest issues, and habitat and food supply.
- Non-native invasive pests and plants – With a longer growing season, invasive plants, pests, and diseases will move north and potentially affect plant health and crop yields."

Climate Change Gardening: 12 Strategies for a Resilient Garden

Learn 12 strategies for climate change gardening to help you make your yard and garden more resistant to extreme weather.

Savvy Gardening

DoomsdaysCW Mar 9

Understanding #Climate #Resilience in #Gardening

"Climate resilience in gardening refers to the ability of a garden to adapt to changing climatic conditions and environmental stressors. It involves selecting plants that can survive #ExtremeWeather events, conserving #water, building #HealthySoil, and employing #sustainable practices that minimize #environmental impact.

The key components of climate resilience include:

- Biodiversity: A diverse plant selection can create a more robust ecosystem capable of withstanding pests, diseases, and changing weather.
- Soil Health: Healthy soil increases water retention and nutrient availability, allowing plants to thrive even during dry spells.
- Water Management: Efficient use of water resources is vital in periods of drought or heavy rainfall.
- Plant Selection: Choosing native or drought-tolerant plants can ensure that your garden is better adapted to local conditions."

How to Create a Climate-Resilient Garden | Live to Plant

As global climate change continues to affect weather patterns, gardeners everywhere are beginning to reevaluate how they cultivate their spaces. A climate-r ...

DoomsdaysCW Mar 9

Cornell University: #Gardening in a Warming World

"Gardeners are keen observers of what is required to grow healthy plants of all types and sizes. New strategies and solutions to the problems presented by cultivating living things are often contemplative acts. These actions will hold gardeners in good stead as we face climate change – an unprecedented phenomenon that amplifies all those conditions that can make or break our gardening success. Deep reflection on our strategies in tending our lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables will be required to manage and adapt to this latest – and biggest – challenge.

"The Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer network is working to strengthen understanding and inspire us to take actions in our gardens and communities that will help address the global crisis of climate change. Supporting this effort, we produced this curriculum for gardeners, homeowners, educators, volunteers, teachers, students and anyone interested in exploring how we might examine our gardening practice through the lens of climate change mitigation and #adaptation."

Link - includes "Climate Smart Gardening Course Book" (pdf) and other publications:
https://gardening.cals.cornell.edu/garden-guidance/gww/
#ClimateChange #GardenGuidance #ClimateChangeGardening #Resiliency #GardenGuides #SolarPunkSunday