tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post8329098375353498225..comments2023-12-23T04:37:14.632-08:00Comments on Gaia Garden: Diversity!Gaia Gardener:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00692281131036600613noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-24255587957522562742014-09-18T16:10:11.103-07:002014-09-18T16:10:11.103-07:00Sweetbay, It sounds like you have the perfect plac...Sweetbay, It sounds like you have the perfect place to start keeping records like this. One of my favorite side effects from starting these records is the push it gives me to identify what I'm seeing. Another fun side effect is noticing when I've seen them before.<br /><br />Speaking of which, I want to edit my charts to include that information. Right now I have dates for when I first see them and when I have taken a photo, but it would be interesting to keep a running tab on which months/years I see each species from year to year.<br /><br />I hope you decide to do it - and then share the results with us!Gaia Gardener:https://www.blogger.com/profile/00692281131036600613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-61659405161400963402014-09-18T12:21:15.128-07:002014-09-18T12:21:15.128-07:00The only species list that I have kept is for bird...The only species list that I have kept is for birds, but that's a great idea to keep records! We have 54 acres here bordered by a good sized creek, with waterways running to the creek, so good for attracting not only birds but amphibians, reptiles and fish. I wish I was (a lot) better at identifying frogs and insects. <br /><br />One of my main reasons for gardening and maintaining the farm the way we do is to provide for as much biodiversity as possible. It's a reward for all of the work and wildlife can use as much help as it can get. sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-60512772429830800912014-09-17T09:46:00.266-07:002014-09-17T09:46:00.266-07:00Sue, I find that just collating the information is...Sue, I find that just collating the information is fascinating. I have at least 6 species of cicadas on or 10 acres, for example. And I have a wide variety of native pollinators, including orchard bees, leafcutter bees, and mining bees. Keeping the species list encourages me to take the time to figure out exactly which species I'm seeing...which in turn gives me the opportunity to learn about their role in the ecology of the garden. Even without sharing the full list with anyone, I'm gaining a huge understanding of what's happening all around me.<br /><br />I'm pleased that you think some of the other FB group members might be interested in what I wrote; I think it would be awesome if more people started keeping records on what they're seeing.Gaia Gardener:https://www.blogger.com/profile/00692281131036600613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-57514598981721662112014-09-16T19:28:42.450-07:002014-09-16T19:28:42.450-07:00It is a good idea you are doing this. I wonder wh...It is a good idea you are doing this. I wonder who in your area you could share the information with. <br /><br />I enjoy using BugGuide. I find that even though I have a number of insect and spider books, I still can't figure out what many of the critters here are. I am just tickled at the diversity here on our small corner lot, but have not thought of documenting them. I am going to share this with our FB group, since there are a number of people there who have acreages.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-91216881443649119122014-09-15T15:02:27.138-07:002014-09-15T15:02:27.138-07:00Thanks, Donna! I'm really enjoying this proje...Thanks, Donna! I'm really enjoying this project - and it's giving me a much better knowledge of the variety of plants and animals that I'm seeing.<br /><br />I'd highly recommend doing the same yourself, if you're are interested at all!Gaia Gardener:https://www.blogger.com/profile/00692281131036600613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24376388.post-82551033031059692782014-09-15T11:38:53.436-07:002014-09-15T11:38:53.436-07:00I do not have an official database but have wanted...I do not have an official database but have wanted to have one...I think I need to start this for plants, birds, amphibians, mammals..then add insects.<br /><br />Well done!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.com