Garden Photos

[mrs_sweetpeach]

A stranger sent me email asking for photos of native gardens to show to a boy scout considering planting a native garden as a part of his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. Just in case any of you care about native plants (particularly those native to Michigan), I posted three galleries of photos up on flickr.

Three photos of my wild backyard can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29859429@N07/sets/72157622439101050/

Someone else in my subdivision is interested in native plants, as attested by these three photos of their front yard: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29859429@N07/sets/72157622438823432/

And lastly, a larger gallery containing photos of the Detroit Zoo's Demonstration Suburban Backyard and their Monarch Butterfly Garden: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29859429@N07/sets/72157622314416471/

Comments

[mbcrui.livejournal.com]

Any recommendations about where to get native plants or what the plants are?

[maiac.livejournal.com]

You have a lovely garden!

Whenever I go to the Zoo (which is frequently, being only a mile away), I always walk the "back yard" path. It's sheltered and quiet, and it's always fun to see the chipmunks and birds back there.

Beautiful!

[belladonnaf66.livejournal.com]

My folks were from the Kalamazoo area and it reminds me of the wild area around my grandparents old homestead-very pretty.

[mrs-sweetpeach.livejournal.com]

For the where, I'm partial to Prairie Nursery and Ion Exchange. American Roots in Ortonville is another great source, but as far as I know they aren't on the web.

As for what to get, well, for Southeast Michigan, there's a fairly comprehensive list here. For other regions, I'd consult with The Wild Ones, The DNR, and The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. I'd also take a look at the 1800 Vegetation Map for my county (http://web4.msue.msu.edu/mnfi/data/veg1800.cfm).

If you're looking for a book, I like the Revised Edition of the Michigan Gardener's Guide.

[mrs-sweetpeach.livejournal.com]

Yes, their backyard is also one of my favorite walks.

Re: Beautiful!

[mrs-sweetpeach.livejournal.com]

Thank you!