Part I: Environmental Crisis, Is the Damage Beyond Repair?

With all of the reports of record-breaking heat and epic drought, can there be anyone left who doubts that we are in the midst of an environmental crisis?  Unfortunately, yes.  If there is money to be made, followers to be gained, or votes to be collected, there will always be some who will deny the obvious, and this has been a cause for despair among those who care deeply about our planet.

But there are reasons for optimism.  Many cities have enacted legislation attempting to remedy the negative effects of climate change, and increasing numbers of concerned individuals have chosen to voluntarily make changes to their property in support of greater biodiversity which benefits the planet and its many denizens.  One relatively easy yet significant approach toward this goal is to reduce or eliminate traditional grass lawns.

Join us as we delve into the Lawn to Garden Movement, exploring how transforming our outdoor spaces can lead to cost savings, habitat creation, aesthetic enhancement, and a healthier natural environment.

Follow the Birdhouse.farm Research blog for more in this 9 part guest series from Nancy Vaughan.