We can’t take care of the planet in the long term unless we take care of each other now. And we can’t take care of each other in the long term unless we take care of the planet now. I believe in human rights, and I welcome the other citizens of this earth with open arms. I believe in the rights of our fellow species to make a home here, too, and I welcome them with the plants they need to […]

https://blog.hughhollowell.org/native-plants-and-depoliticizing-the-wildlife-garden-humane-gardener/

#humane_gardening #wildscaping #wildlife #rewilding #biodiversity #habitat
A wonderful piece in The Berkshire Eagle about #NancyLawson, author of “The Humane Gardener” (which we own and 💚) and her new book, “Wildscape.” A knowledgeable, inspiring, and beautiful writer & a kind, creative, and wise gardener, Nancy has much to teach us…https://www.berkshireeagle.com/arts_and_culture/home-garden/thomas-christopher-be-a-better-gardener-nancy-lawson-wildscape/article_73e00ccc-5efc-11ee-bb6a-bf545423adca.html

#LeaveTheLeaves
“Some might look askance at your decision to respect the ground that so many other beings walk, slither & crawl on, but humans are generally not the ones who have to survive out there year-round. Our wild neighbors might not speak our language, but it doesn’t take long for them to show up & let us know—through songs & calls & flurries of activity—just how much they appreciate our efforts.”
#NancyLawson #HumaneGardener
https://www.humanegardener.com/fallen-leaves-are-everything/