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ACTIONS NOW WILL BENEFIT OUR GRANDCHILDREN By Rosemary Eiden When a handful of people and myself started the Wild Ones Native Plant Enthusiasts group back in the 90’s we had no idea of all the benefits it would bring to us. Many of our home landscapes were converted and many birds, butterflies, owls, and up the food chain animals came to our yards. With a little education we could then help others with their garden endeavors. When I left the northern group we had 300 members. I am learning that there are people equally enthusiastic about natives here in Florida. So far in Del Tura, 5 have converted parts of their yards into native landscapes. We are all thrilled about the responses from the wildlife. We are very happy that we are contributing to their success. It’s a small effort for the greater good. But don’t just take my word for it. Guru, Doug Tallamy has come out with a new book, Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach To Conservation That Starts In Your Yard. Doug Tallamy is a leading authority on native plants. You can get the audio book right from our Lee County Library system or from Amazon for $12.00. He says, “Earth’s resources are not infinite” and “Actions now will benefit our grandchildren.” These are powerful words and
I am sure you have heard them before but the truth is if we don’t start now then when? Do we have that much more time to procrastinate? Right on page 51 he has actualexamples of how to shrink the lawn. On page 205 he has examples of what each of us can do. I am 71 years old and with the help of my husband we were able to convert our back yard into a native planting. My time on this planet is getting shorter and if I can still do something now I will. We started our native garden in December of 2019. Initially we put down black cloth over the lawn to make it go away, then we bought plants and took our time putting them all in. In 2 weeks we were done. Then we used pine needles raked up from our yard and the neighbors yard for mulch. With all the summer Florida rain it is now all grown in. Easy! We are looking out at the Beautyberry bushes outside our window and are noticing that all the berries have been consumed by the Mockingbirds and Jays. How delightful. We have done our job! When the next generation comes down to Florida looking to buy a home they will be pleased that right out the back they can enjoy nature.
Del Tura Garden Club News… Members will be at ‘Junk in the Trunk’ with baked goods. All proceeds will go to benefit the model native garden. The bench under the giant fig tree was dedicated to the ‘Deltura Garden Club’ on November 2nd. Native Florida seed was planted behind the bench. Chat for the garden club is on Facebook Deltura Garden Club.
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