Botanica Gardenscapes

09/18/2013

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
A little Update and a link ... Coming up soon and looking to have an exciting time working with Imago to run large scale hands on courses...share it with folks, there will be series, looking to make the first one memorable and fun!

http://www.imagoearth.org/home/public_programs/mushroom_cultivation.html

The day will be divided into few lectures on mushroom basics and methods, but will focus on creating a small scale and productive cultivation site at Imago through hands on activities.

08/06/2013

SAVE THE 'date': Full day Mushroom Cultivation workshop hosted by IMAGO Earth Center in October 2013... Early bird sign up get a little something ... but what?!! well.. Guess there is only one way to find out right?!

06/21/2013

Toby Hemenway- Walnut/Hackberry guild

06/20/2013

Looking to do cuttings or grafts! No need to buy Growth hormone gels or powders... Willows are loaded with them... here is an article on how to make Growth hormone Tea... check it out... http://deepgreenpermaculture.com/diy-instructions/home-made-plant-rooting-hormone-willow-water/

Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) Willows are an amazing tree that have captivated humanity since time immemorial. They appear in the ancient legends, tales, folklore and customs of the Chin...

06/14/2013

Here is a swale planted 5 years ago by Doug Crouch, myself and many others... Folks, water management and multi layered crops /inter-planting is a solution to run off and pollution... consider alternatives that have amazing results, as this is how, as a Cincinnati community, we can engage via our landscapes and homes...
http://treeyopermaculture.com/project-development/parkwalk-permaculture-urban-suburban-permaculture-cincinnati-ohio-usa/permaculture-swale/

Swale with food forests

06/14/2013

Anyone?! Botanica Gardenscapes can install this kind of paths for you... give us a call and let's make the garden you've always wanted...

06/14/2013

I am a huge fan of this type of landscaping method! Using logs, cutting them back in slices and using them as platform is really a creative and ecologically sound idea..

06/13/2013

Upcoming Event! Mushroom cultivation Introduction.. For all propagation methods and indoor start up..
Saturday, June 29, 9:00-11:00 am
Instructor: Romain B. Picasso
Cost: $20 ($10 for volunteers)
http://www.civicgardencenter.org/garden_files/classes.htm

The Civic Garden Center is a non-profit horticultural resource that enriches lives through education, community beautification and environmental stewardship.

06/13/2013

Plant Highlight: Tephrosia Virginiana a.k.a. Goat’s Rue
Check out a small article here... http://botanicagardenscapes.com/2013/06/13/tephrosia-virginiana-a-k-a-goats-rue/

I recently visited my friend Doug Crouch from TreeYo Permaculture and we toured a swale he, myself and many amazing people planted about 5 years ago. Needless to say in 5 years plants have grown am...