It’s fall, the weather is cooler, it’s a great time to be out in the landscape!
You might already have your list of to-dos ready to go, but here are some suggestions:
—Member Besa Schweitzer’s blog has several posts on fall garden chores
—Blog post from chapter member Pam Hanson on getting ready for winter seed sowing
—Xerces blog post on leaving the leaves for wildlife
—Explanation from Heather Holm about how soft landings need a leaf layer
—Gateway Gardener article by Scott Woodbury on leaving dried plant stalks for bees
—Great graphic from Heather Holm and friends that explains how and when those stems you leave are used by bees – it’s a 6 season process!
—Leave seed heads in place for the birds
—If you have the space and are allowed to build one, a brush pile is a great project to provide cover for birds
—While it’s a little early to start pruning, you may be adding it on your to-do list. Check out this pruning tutorial with Scott Woodbury, from the Missouri Prairie Foundation.
—Check out the GrowNative! top ten lists as you think about planting projects for next year
