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A naturescaped yard
is naturally beautiful
and beautifully natural.
1-year-old garden of naturescaping student Lorraine Anderson
Naturescaping is gardening and garden planning that
- Eliminates the need for expensive, synthetic fertilizers by organically improving the soil's fertility and tilth.
- Puts the right plant in the right place (RPRP) for healthy plants and reduced maintenance.
- Reduces the garden's summer water needs by improving the soil, recycling rainwater and using drought-tolerant plants.
- Incorporates the use of site-appropriate native plants.
- Encourages birds, butterflies and beneficial wildlife while discouraging damaging insects and wildlife.
- Eliminates the need for toxic pesticides and herbicides by encouraging beneficial insects and improving soil fertility.
- Allows you to relax and take pleasure in your low-maintenance garden!
Next Naturescaping Class
February 10, 2011 at the First Alternative Coop Meeting Room (1007 SW Third Street, Corvallis). Thursday nights, 7-9 p.m., for six weeks. Two optional drop-in Saturday morning sessions, (March 5 and 19) are included in the class fee.
Class Handouts and Notes
When class is in session this section is used as a communication tool with students.
Naturescaping classes are supported by
- Benton Soil and Water Conservation District
- Chintimini Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
- City of Corvallis Public Works Department
- Corvallis Environmental Center
- First Alternative Co-operative Grocery Store
- Institute for Applied Ecology
Naturescape Book
In November 2011, Timber Press will be publishing a book by Beth which is based on her Naturescaping class, working-titled Naturescape Your Yard: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners. For more information on the book, go to www.naturescapeyouryard.com.
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