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Diversity on a Connecticut Suburban Lot
Find out how the homeowner, working on a ½-acre property within a Homeowner’s Association-controlled subdivision, has managed to create a beautiful, ecologically-friendly garden habitat. Be inspired by the replacement of a large expanse of lawn with groupings of native trees, shrubs and perennials, creating a variety of attractive habitats that support wildlife, including migrating songbirds, rare butterflies and moths. The garden abuts a covenant-protected natural area that is a buffer zone to nearby roads, but opinions vary about how this "common area" should be managed. Should it be left to grow in its natural state (now mostly invasive plants), mowed like lawn, or carefully managed to encourage regeneration of native plant populations? Join the discussion, it may be lively!Sunday, July 15, 2012, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Bloomfield, CT
Course Code: hdt3010
Instructor: Ellen Sousa
Fee: $22 (Member) / $25 (Nonmember)
Limit: 16 Credit: Field HD/Adv. HD
It's from 1 to 3 pm, the worst time to traipse around this unshady yard in July. Will I need to supply refreshments and have people in the house to cool off or use the bathroom? It looks like the limit is 16 visitors, so that's not too bad.
July 15 is on the calendar! So much to do to get ready . . . .
