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Guerrilla Gardening Seed Bomb Guide

Guerrilla Gardening Seed Bomb Guide
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The Guerrilla Gardening Home Page Wildflower Seedles (Seed balls) Easily fill your yard with color! Imagine your backyard filled with wildflowers, bees buzzing in and out, butterflies stopping by to enjoy the abundance of colors. Seedles make this possible. Choose Your Region Let us take the guess work out of choosing the right wildflower seeds for you. (see below for a listing of flower varieties for each region) Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I really just throw them on the ground? A: In short, yes. The optimum planting time depends upon your climate and average rainfall. “Dormant” seeding can be done in late fall when temperatures are low enough that the seeds will not germinate until weather warms the following spring. Q: How many do I need for my space? A: Each Seedle contains between 5 and 25 wildflower seeds depending on the flower variety and their germination rate. Q: How Big Are They? A: Each Seedle is the size of a nickel, some are slightly smaller, some bigger. Q: Which varieties of flowers are there?

How to Make a Seed Bomb All materials in this instructable are cheap or free, easy to find, and are natural and organic. Clay from your area if available or if clay unavailable in your area you can use crayola air dry clay and is found in walmart for about $5.00 (used to protect the seeds from insects, birds, etc. that might eat them)Water (For forming clay, do not water seed bomb when finished)Seeds native to your area (Check with your local Nature Conservancy or your state's department of natural resources for which seeds/plants are native to your area)( buy seed mixtures of native flowers and plants. Not only will they grow well, they will not crowd out other plants, disrupt bird and insect populations, or do other environmental damage)Compost or worm castingsYogurt container top or any large flat surface For the dried red clay mix 5 parts clay with 1 part compost and 1 part flower seeds, put some careful drops of water into the mixture(make sure not to make it into a goopy sloppy mess!)

How John Muir Is Revolutionizing the Farm-to-Table Food Movement - Joe Fassler Yes, that John Muir. His observations on nature's interconnected systems deeply influenced award-winning chef Dan Barber's new book, The Third Plate. By Heart is a series in which authors share and discuss their all-time favorite passages in literature. Dan Barber, chef of New York’s pioneering farm-to-table restaurant Blue Hill, has long been a champion of the local, organic food movement. “Farm-to-table has failed to transform the way most of our food is grown in this country,” he writes in his new book The Third Plate: Field Notes for the Future of Food. In order to transform our agricultural landscape—and make farm-to-table truly sustainable—Barber insists we’ll need to develop a “Third Plate:” a form of eating that harnesses the incredible power of ecological relationships, while reflecting the proportions of what farmers can reasonably grow. Dan Barber: My revelation in the kitchen occurred 10 years ago, standing over a bag of all-purpose flour. And that’s the thing.

Plantbombing, Yarn Bombing With Plants « the BUZZCUTT In what may be the sweetest collaboration for a couple ever, urban knitter Heather Powazek Champ came up with a project that combines her love of knitting with her husband’s love of plants. Heather knits adorable little plant pockets and her husband, Derek Powazek, fills them with soil and live plants. They then distribute them around their homebase of San Francisco in a project they call Plantbombing, which is basically a grown up version of yarn bombing and seed bombing. Plant-wise, the trick is to plant them with things that are hardy enough to thrive in neglect.

Our Process - Steps: Start to Finish The SanFilippo Design Process for a landscape installation project: Consultation San Filippo’s initial consultation is free of charge. We take the time to closely listen to your ideas, goals and dreams for your landscape. We will ask you a series of questions to uncover the possibilities for the project, to best determine how San Filippo can help you achieve your ultimate goal of a beautiful landscape. We will talk about budgets, fees, timing and any other issues important to the success of your project. Design This step in the process is an important one. The complexity of your design will determine if a design retainer fee would be required. The design process is as follows: Site survey and analysisWe will visit the site to make detailed measurements of existing architectural and landscape features that are important to the project. A budget study that explores different pricing options based on material selections helps you determine a reasonable project budget.

PRACTICE | Stages of a Landscape Architecture design project - Landscape architecture design projects differ in scale and complexity, however they are separated into various stages to allow for ease of management. Due to the variation in project types the staging of landscape architecture projects requires a flexible approach to project management. The project stages often follow a similar pattern however, they may be shortened or not undertaken due to various factors including scale, complexity, client requirements, budget and so on. I hope to assist those interested in landscape architecture by providing general information about the stages of design projects. The stage names and terminology may differ from country to country and region to region but there is a common process of managing a project through stages. Before, the landscape architect gets to the exciting part of designing the project there are few stages that often occur prior to putting pen to paper. Ready, Set, Practice: Elements of Landscape Architecture Professional Practice

Bigger project, smaller deposit : Landscape Management Question: How much money should companies require as an initial deposit? I’ve heard various theories on this and wonder what your experience is with deposits.—Benjamin Parsons, Living Landscapes, Andover, Mass. Answer: That’s a terrific question, Benjamin. Design fees, for most of us, are pretty straightforward. That takes care of the design side of the equation, so now let’s talk about the build. Benjamin, as you pointed out, there are several theories and philosophies on this topic, and quite frankly, the real answer is: whatever works best for you. Let’s look at a few examples. If you’re a smaller company, you may not have established credit, so you really do need the money to start the work. Now let’s take a big jump and look at six-figure projects. I recommend taking a 10 percent deposit at the signing of the contract. Here’s how I manage the rest of the payment process. To submit a question for Profiting From Design, please contact Shilan at jshilan@gmail.com.

Landscaping Process for a Residential Yard - Landscaping Network Swipe to view slides The design phase of the residential landscaping process will result in a detailed plan for your yard. Huettl Landscape Architecture in Walnut Creek, CA. A perspective plan shows a drawing or computer-generated image that shows the colors, texture, lighting, shading, and depth that will be present in a landscape.The Green Scene in Northridge, CA The Green Scene in Northridge, CA A residential landscaping project doesn't have to be overwhelming. The designing phase consists of research, idea gathering, and planning. The construction phase consists of the actual building process. Designing Your Landscape Get ideas for purpose, desired features and style (internet, books, magazines) Complete a design questionnaire Set a budget Meet with possible designers/contractors Choose a pro Planning meeting and site evaluation Plan review meeting Final plan approval The Residential Landscaping Process - PDF Landscaping Construction

Large Deciduous Trees - 7.419 - ExtensionExtension Print this fact sheet by J.E. Klett and E. Hammond* (10/17) Quick Facts… Trees provide shade, beauty and protection from harsh winter winds.Trees help moderate temperature extremes and offset poor air quality.Plant trees on the basis of space available, soil conditions, proximity to irrigation lines and water requirements.Plant trees prone to storm breakage away from buildings, walks, and driveways. Everyone enjoys the beauty a shade tree provides. How to Select a Tree To select a tree, consider the following factors. Available space. Soil conditions. Irrigation lines. Growth rates vs. brittleness. Water requirements. Large Trees for Shade Table 1 includes trees that will exceed 30 feet in height when fully grown. Description of Tree Shapes The following tree shapes describe the general outline of the trees in the accompanying tree list. *Emerald Ash Borer was discovered in September, 2013 in Colorado. *J.E. Go to top of this page.

PD: 3D Sun-Path View Manipulation You can interactively adjust the 3D view of the model using a mouse, pen or stylus, or by touch on a tablet or phone. You can also use the items in the 3D View Settings popup. Rotation: Drag with the left/right button or a single finger, or use the arrow keys. Panning: Drag with the middle button or two/three fingers, or use the A and D keys. Zooming: Use the scroll wheel or pinch with two fingers, or use the W and S keys. NOTE: You can use the Shift and Ctrl/Meta keys to adjust the increment of each scroll event or key press. Keyboard Modifiers The Shift and Ctrl/Meta keys are used pretty extensively to modify interactive data entry. Shift Key: Increases input to larger values, usually by ten times or significantly larger increments such as 1 month for dates and 1 hour for times. Ctrl or Meta Key: Decreases input to smaller values, usually by one tenth or the smallest reasonable increment such as 1 day for dates or 1 minute for times.

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