Spirit
Sustainable gardening helps to ensure the health of the greater community
as well as that of the individual.
Research has demonstrated that gardening
reduces anxiety, improves mental health, and can help quicken recovery from
illness.
It fosters a...
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Spirit
Sustainable gardening helps to ensure the health of the greater community
as well as that of the individual.
Research has demonstrated that gardening
reduces anxiety, improves mental health, and can help quicken recovery from
illness.
It fosters a respect for the insects, plants, and animals that share our
backyards.
A well-planned, native-focused sustainable garden is a wonder to
behold.
Additional Resources:
North Carolina Botanical Garden: www.
ncbg.
unc.
edu Displays of southeastern
U.
S.
native plants, workshops, daily native plant sale, reference library.
Going Native website: www.
ncsu.
edu/goingnative Includes advice on how to
design a home landscape using native plants.
Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac (Ballantine Books, 1990): A classic
realization of the need for a strong, sustainable land ethic.
Douglas Tallamy, Bringing Nature Home (Timber Press, 2007): Excellent
discussion for the proliferation of native species; includes plant descriptions for
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