Mastodawn

So, since #NewEngland is still in drought, I'm focusing on growing some #DroughtResistantPlants. Of course, the humidity might put a damper on things, but we'll see. I'll be posting about some of those varieties tomorrow for #SolarPunkSunday, as well as more #ClimateChangeGardening tips.

DoomsdaysCW 5h ago

Healing the ground we broke

By Celia Llopis-Jepsen, David Condos, Mackenzie Martin
Published July 1, 2024

"After Europeans colonized America, their descendants plowed their way across the continent, seeking prosperity through farming. But breaking up the soil – that had built up over many thousands of years – made it wash away. So some farmers are retiring their tilling equipment. Amble through #Kansas prairies and cornfields as we learn how treasuring the ground beneath our feet can lead to farms that better withstand #ClimateChange, use less #fertilizer and suck carbon out of the atmosphere."

Listen:
https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-from-dust/2024-07-01/healing-the-ground-we-broke

#SolarPunkSunday
#ClimateChangeAdaptation #TopSoilLoss #BetterFarming #SustainableFarming #Resiliency #ClimateChangeGardening #GardeningChallenges #KCUR

Healing the ground we broke

After Europeans colonized America, their descendants plowed their way across the continent, seeking prosperity through farming. But breaking up the soil – that had built up over many thousands of years – made it wash away. So some farmers are retiring their tilling equipment. Amble through Kansas prairies and cornfields as we learn how treasuring the ground beneath our feet can lead to farms that better withstand climate change, use less fertilizer and suck carbon out of the atmosphere.

KCUR

DoomsdaysCW 6h ago

#ClimateResilient #Gardening: Stories and Examples

Growing food #locally is a #ClimateChange solution

Updated: April 1, 2026

"How are #Maryland gardeners adapting their #gardens and #GreenSpaces to climate change? We posed this question to our colleagues in the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and they shared examples of everything from #composting and food gardening to #PlantingTrees and #NativePlants, installing #RainGardens, and more!

"Action on climate change is needed on a large scale, and our individual daily actions add up also. Check out these stories and take our quick poll at the end. Tell us how you're doing climate-resilient gardening!"

Learn more:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/climate-resilient-gardening-stories-and-examples/

#SolarPunkSunday #LocalFood #BuyLocal #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #Gardening #GardeningChallenges #ClimateChangeGardening

Climate-Resilient Gardening: Stories and Examples | University of Maryland Extension

Maryland residents are adapting their gardens and green spaces to climate change. These are stories and examples from faculty, staff, students, and volunteers from the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

DoomsdaysCW 6h ago

How to Create a #ClimateResilient Garden

Published by Bea Thomson on July 1, 2025

"In the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and the threat of global #ClimateChange, creating a climate-resilient garden has become more important than ever. By implementing #sustainable gardening practices and choosing #resilient plants, you can create a garden that can adapt to the changing climate and thrive in challenging conditions. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on how to create a climate-resilient garden, covering various aspects such as #WaterConservation, soil health, plant selection, and sustainable gardening techniques."

#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #GardeningChallenges #ClimateResiliency

How to Create a Climate-Resilient Garden - Gardens and Gardening

Learn how to create a climate-resilient garden with water conservation, soil health, plant selection, and sustainable gardening techniques.

Gardens and Gardening

DoomsdaysCW 7h ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@clim8_solutions/116456278305945939

Tagging for #SolarPunkSunday!

#ClimateChangeGardening #FoodSecurity

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Helena 11h ago

@DoomsdaysCW mulch mulch mulch!
It protects the soil, keeps the water from evaporating and can help add organic matter into the soil- meaning it will hold more water over time.
Grow more Perennial veg- should be well established and able to resist temp changes/extremes as they have more resources stored.
Store as much rainwater as possible for use in the garden (water butts and also in the soil)
Leave more weeds! Keep the ground covered if possible.
#ClimateChangeGardening

DoomsdaysCW 11h ago

Well, it seems that one of this week's #SolarPunkSunday topics will be #ClimateChangeGardening. I've had to deal with #Drought, #Heatwaves, #SuddenTemperature changes, etc., especially the last few years (before then, it was too much rain and cool weather), but I know there's a lot I don't know. I'd love to hear your tips and tricks for dealing with #GardeningChallenges in a #ChangingClimate!

J blue Mar 29

#SolarpunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #gardening #jardin #garten #fossilfuels #climatechange #Polycrisis

Jujube thread 🧵 1/

TL;DR
-thrives in heat, zones 6-9
-tastes like apple
-flowers late, beating unexpected frosts
-can produce in areas with only 400mm (15”) of rainfall
-doesn’t like water-logged soil
-different cultivars for fresh eating, multipurpose or drying
-produces more cross-pollinating with another cultivar
-intercropping increases productivity
-links for more info

J blue Mar 22

#SolarpunkSunday #gardening #garten #jardin #citrus #foodsecurity #ClimateChangeGardening

Best time to graft citrus is in the spring:

Wrapping the entire scion prevents moisture loss so the scion is more likely to take than if left exposed. When the scion takes, it’ll start pushing through the parafilm.

Pic 1 is new graft made yesterday, pic 2 is a graft I made last fall emerging now.

(I got a few more experiments left before I post the big citrus thread.)

DoomsdaysCW Mar 14

Some good tips here...

How to Set Up a #RainwaterCollection System & 8 #DIY Ideas

Written by Author Lindsay Sheehan Published on March 26, 2021

"This technology can be traced back some 12,000 years in human history, and it makes just as much sense today to take advantage of a precious resource that freely falls from above.

The simplest #RainwaterHarvesting system involves a basic #RainBarrel situated next to your home.

[...]

Gutters made from coated aluminum and vinyl are the best choice for rainwater collection. Galvanized steel gutters are suitable for non-potable systems.

Avoid using gutters made with copper or lead materials."

Learn more:
https://www.ruralsprout.com/rainwater-collection/

#SolarPunkSunday #Rainwater #WaterIsLife #WaterHarvesters #RainHarvest #ClimateChangeGardening

How to Set Up a Rainwater Collection System & 8 DIY Ideas

Rainwater harvesting is the ancient practice of collecting and storing precipitation for later use. Setups can range from simple to the amazingly complex.

Rural Sprout