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Beauty and the Bees
Volume 14, Number 30| Sept. 1 - Sept. 7, 2022
Would you miss your grassy lawn if replaced by wildflowers, tall grasses, vegetable plants and fruit trees? Judging by the colorful bounties of six front and backyard gardens and, more importantly, the drastic reduction in water used to maintain them, you may consider rolling up your Kentucky bluegrass. On Saturday, Aug. 27, about 40 people participated in a Carbondale garden tour, showcasing the efforts of six home gardeners who have transitioned to more climate-friendly lawn solutions and who offered tips on irrigation, maintenance and plant varieties that provide nourishment for birds and pollinators. Sponsored by 350 Roaring Fork, the tour is part of 350’s efforts to educate residents about the benefits of gardens over turf lawns and to introduce ways we can help shore up our local food system. To learn more, go to 350colorado.org/roaring fork Text and photos by Jeanne Souldern