One of the reasons we decided to live where we do was the MASSIVE backyard. Seriously, it's huge considering we are in a city. There is a good sized concrete slab just off our pouch, but the rest is open, with a great amount of sun (and shade, if desired).
Upon moving in, we began dreaming up how we could turn this urban lot into a productive and insect friendly space. We both love bees and monarch butterflies, hence the want of insects. Raised beds, perennial natives, compost bin, rain barrel, bird houses - you name it, we want it. But now the time has come, the question becomes, so what first? What is our priority?
-- Raised beds. We have limited funds, so 6 beds are out of the picture. Maybe 2? And do some containers?
-- Compost bin Sure, we can build one out of found material.
-- Rain barrel. Hmm, maybe next year? Where do you even get one of those?
-- Perennials! I think there are already some planted along the fence, so we'll see what comes up and go from there.
-- Bird boxes. We got one for Christmas, now we just need a spot for it....
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