I like the idea of using native plants in the garden. We live in a state that sometimes experiences drought conditions, and has long, very hot summers. Putting in a lawn and water loving plants is a bad idea if one wants to conserve resources, and we have decided that we won't be doing that.

I also was interested in participating in the discussion because of the spiritual element in it. I have been practicing "co-creative gardening" for several years myself and getting good results from it...

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