tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post2590935058746391642..comments2021-01-07T01:22:29.026-05:00Comments on My Hingham Gardens: Designing ecologically and sustainably in New EnglandCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18016246444448339816noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-68170051109749044372011-03-25T09:39:55.574-04:002011-03-25T09:39:55.574-04:00We actually got more than that -- I had a couple o...We actually got more than that -- I had a couple of inches to scrape off my car to get the kids to school! Spring in new england never fails to surprise us...Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016246444448339816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-46801754716681048482011-03-24T22:45:40.777-04:002011-03-24T22:45:40.777-04:00Was not happy about the thought of snow, luckily o...Was not happy about the thought of snow, luckily only about a half inch. It melted fast, whew!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-46463344894262785082011-03-24T09:30:33.323-04:002011-03-24T09:30:33.323-04:00Thank you Scott! I know, it's hard to let go ...Thank you Scott! I know, it's hard to let go of what little grass we have in our small yard. What do you think about this snow we got on the fourth day of spring?Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016246444448339816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-70783929710563457262011-03-23T23:55:43.402-04:002011-03-23T23:55:43.402-04:00Cindy,
Very nice discussion on natives. Good luc...Cindy, <br /><br />Very nice discussion on natives. Good luck winning over your husband, it's not easy for some to let of turf, but I bet when he sees the beautiful substitutes you offer he'll come around. Here's hoping!!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-45743282810707650872011-03-22T09:27:46.773-04:002011-03-22T09:27:46.773-04:00Thanks for reading, Ann, Donna, and Carolyn! I...Thanks for reading, Ann, Donna, and Carolyn! I'm still learning about natives, too, and I truly believe we can have a garden with mostly natives but leave some of our favorite ornamentals and have a successful sustainable landscape. I'm not getting rid of all of my favorite hydrangeas! Some are native, like the oakleaf, but some are not, and they are so incredibly beautiful and rewarding. I have them mixed in with so many natives and I get tons of butterflies and bees, so it must be working just fine. And each year I add a few more native New England species. Thank you for visiting and for your comments! Happy spring...Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016246444448339816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-8047903189931882332011-03-20T20:50:36.405-04:002011-03-20T20:50:36.405-04:00A very reasonable discussion of a very important t...A very reasonable discussion of a very important topic. We have been slowly getting rid of our grass for years and have removed about 1/2 acre so far. Replaced with garden beds and pine needle paths.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-64743975067317506132011-03-19T18:51:20.399-04:002011-03-19T18:51:20.399-04:00wonderful post and lots of good info to help anyon...wonderful post and lots of good info to help anyone start...I love my natives but am not a purist either...great points here...Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-63319374074549824572011-03-18T22:33:32.031-04:002011-03-18T22:33:32.031-04:00Quite sound advice. We all want that English cotta...Quite sound advice. We all want that English cottage garden, but here on the plains it just isn't realistic. I love the cone flowers and once they get a good start they are prolific bloomers and do attract a variety of insects. cheers. annannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938779422400020814.post-91695044019068964002011-03-18T15:38:35.777-04:002011-03-18T15:38:35.777-04:00Want to join Jan's Sustainable Living Project ...Want to join Jan's Sustainable Living Project meme?Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.com