Monthly Archives: August 2013

SW Corner good for Mountain Mahogany

Posted on August 11, 2013 by ellieearly

The Southwest Corner of BikeLife surrounded by asphalt parking lot and cement is a tough place to grow plants. The sunflower and iris are crisply hanging on with a little supplemental water.  The Amarillo, Texas winds prevail from the SW. … Continue reading →

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Nitrogen Fixers and Coppice

Posted on August 8, 2013 by ellieearly

For the front of the yard I am considering a coppice stand of Ash and Linden trees. Linden Trees are bee fodder and dynamic accumulators as described on Romancing the Bee’s site.   Pollinators will also collect pollen from wind pollinated … Continue reading →

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Plant Guild Research

Posted on August 7, 2013 by ellieearly

This fall September-November 2013 I will be collecting and planting a forest garden at the old dentist office, aka “BikeLife2”, aka my home. I have a lot of research to design the yard with plants appropriate for the area and … Continue reading →

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