Brummet's Conscious Blog

== Eco Event == Open Garden Tour When : Saturday, September 15th Where : Oak Grove, Clackamas County (US) Details : Free & open to the public - address sent upon registration: Open Garden Tour Have you ever wondered what’s going on behind the scenes in one of those “certified backyard habitats”? Want to see an amazing example of how one program participant designed a gorgeous and habitat-rich garden under her towering oak trees? Now's your chance! On Saturday, Sept 15th from 11am – 4pm, join the Backyard Habitat Certification Program for its first Open Garden event in Oak Grove. This event will feature the gorgeous, gold-certified yard of Patricia McMackin. Her over-sized lot features seven towering Oregon white oak trees, complimented by a native oak-scape with more than 30 species of appropriate native plants in their understory. They also have eighteen raised beds for vegetables and fruit, a solar greenhouse, an 80-square-foot treehouse for the kids, fourteen beautif...

 -- Quote of the Day --  "You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be - I had a mother who read to me."   ~Strickland Gillilan  -- Gardening -- Definition of Back Yard Habitat ( www.cwf-fcf.org ) and Bee Friendly Garden/Farming ( www.pollinationcanada.ca ) certification: Recognition of farmers and gardeners who plant native and pollinator-friendly plants, minimize tilling, use no chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides), and provide both water and habitat for a wide array of living beings. Definition of Natural Insect Pest Control ( http://natural-insect-control.com ): Use of organic and environmentally friendly beneficial insects, biological pest controls while creating a biodiverse and healthy ecosystem.       Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca ...