We have a tiny split suburban lot , but we have 10k times more lightning bugs than anyone else , because we let leaves lay fallow , and don't mow small wildflowers

What an absolute legend. Another incredible talk from Doug. I couldn't be more grateful for these webinars and lectures of his that are available on KZread.

@bringingbackthenativesgard8975

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice comment; did you see Doug's other two talks on this channel? They are at: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gn-ZkrezocTgpbg.html and also kzread.info/dron/LIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA.html

@CheeferSutherland

Жыл бұрын

@@bringingbackthenativesgard8975 yes, I've watched several others of his.

What a pleasure to watch. I've planted thousands of plants at my property as I expand and teach others how to start their own food forests. KZread just suggested your video to me (likely because I've been binge watching Doug and his talks), and you just earned a new subscriber and fan. We need to build an army of like minded people, by spreading the message and waking people up to the challenges we face. Thank you for all the work you are doing Kathy and Doug!

@kathykramer2348

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your note; I was delighted to read it! Kathy

@michellesmithunroe2463

9 ай бұрын

This video is one of my favorites with Doug but I've found your content equally informative and inspirational. 💜

My 5 year old mischievous nature compelled me to pick up a coast live oak acorn, (quercus agrifolia), while out walking with my grandma and mom. I quietly put it in my pocket, until we got home, then found a perfect spot near the backyard wall. 'Point down', I buried that acorn. That tree is alive and well, and now has a pair of offspring in the front yard as well. Total cost, priceless.

I love that sequence of tree and daughter growing together. Reminded me of The Overstory

I have watched several variations of this lecture and I learn a little more each time. Tallamy more than any of the native plant folks has changed my outlook completely.

@bringingbackthenativesgard8975

Жыл бұрын

He changed mine as well! Check out the keystone species cards we made for the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour as a result of his talks: www.bringingbackthenatives.net/keystone-species-signs

Great talk. Thank you for hosting and posting this.

That's an amazing white oak that you grew on your property - only 18 years old! I'm trying to grow a white oak in Connecticut. They put a tap root down in the fall, I'm waiting to see what will come up in the spring. I hope the winter freezing doesn't kill them.

@dankeener3307

7 ай бұрын

Consider a bit of protection to keep away deer, squirrels or mice. Maybe a layer of wood chips or leaf mulch to keep the soil moist and moderate temperature changes. I just planted three seedling white oaks from last year’s acorns. I read online to wait until September to put them out. That seems to have worked as well. They’re so small that when the leaves drop they will be hardly noticeable. The circle of wire mesh should help me keep an eye on it.

Doug you are my hero! And Kathy, thank you thank you thank you for all the hard work you do to help preserve our precious ecosystem! 💚💚💚

I’m so hyped to start growing my acorns this year! Last fall I walked around my neighborhood and collected acorns under all the producing oak trees

Planting trees, especially Oaks, is important. Protecting & preserving existing trees, especially Oaks is critical. #EndLoggingOnPublicLands and stop destroying municipal trees simply for convenience.

This was a wonderful talk with Dr. Doug Tallamy! Thank you, Kathy Kramer, and all the volunteers who helped make the 2022 year tour possible. It is wonderful and great to have the recordings on KZread for long-term educational purposes for all. Kudos to you!

@bringingbackthenativesgard8975

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this talk by Doug Tallamy; there are two others on this KZread channel, in case you haven't seen them yet. They are: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5d5l6Wmhb3Wcto.html and kzread.info/dron/LIN_S5D0pZjeO59HBi2HyA.html

We have a very serious oak wilt outbreak in SW Michigan (along with hemlock adelgid and a beech tree disease) . These 3 species are the kings of the forest in my area. I guess the public has always felt trees are abundant and will take care of themselves. If I was young, I would go into arboriculture.

@restorationlandscapingkankakee

Жыл бұрын

Oak Wilt is a native disease. Tulip-Tree, Hybrid Chestnut, and Basswood can be planted for Beech replacement. Florida Torreya is the ecological replacement for Eastern Hemlock.

I believe I’m having a mast year with my oaks this year. I’ve lived here for 7 years, have 4 large white oaks but I’ve seldom seen any acorns on the property. I’ve been quite perplexed as I wasn’t aware of the masting phenomenon. But a few weeks ago in early September, just north of Portland Oregon, I started noticing dozens and dozens of acorns. I’m excited to see this happening and hopeful that I’ll have many babies in the spring

Doug is the GOAT

TY for your work.

Another great, super informative and motivating talk by Doug Tallamy! Thanks for recording this video and for the work you are doing to bring back our native plants, especially oaks, and all of the wildlife and biodiversity they support! His more recent video presentation called "What's the Rush?", is excellent, too, and explains the importance and urgency of the Homegrown National Park program that he co-founded. I highly recommend that, as well.

@bringingbackthenativesgard8975

Жыл бұрын

Hi Donna - Thank you for your note; I also find Doug Tallamy's talks so informative and inspiring! Warmly, Kathy Kramer

It would be great to put a list of some of the 14% of native plants that make the caterpillar food in the comment section so homeowners can plant them. Also a downloadable handouts and signage for nurseries that sell those plants. (More education needs to happen in regard to persistent pesticides used on nursery stock that go on to kill bees and insects in our yards as well.)

@lizingersoll6878

6 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/gWmXusWch9uWY5M.htmlfeature=shared

So informative and interesting! Loved seeing Bella and the oak growing together.

Restoration Landscaping, Kankakee uses aged water for their oaks and pines, to not damage their mycorrhiza.

I'm having a blast it's about 100 decibels in my backyard. The morning sound is like a UFO landing, I can meditate to that sound but that blends into the background for the buzzsaw sounds combining with it in the afternoon They're crazy harmless little guys.

Thank you for a most informative presentation. I now know what I will plant in several open areas around my property! Jim Master Gardener Warwick, NY

Iowa DnR sells bare root oaks for about a dollar each. Maybe other state DnR does the same

Which species of Oaks are best to plant for biodiversity in the Midwest?

So fascinating, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful in depth knowledge.

I planted two coastal live oaks in my front yard, even though I’m in the valley. I just don’t want a huge interior live oak or an even more huge valley oak. In my backyard, I have a holm oak. I’m wondering if I should chop it down or not. It’s popular for birds to hang out in, maybe nesting, but I don’t think it’s much good for insects other than ants and maybe scale bugs.

7:14 I love oaks and I love Dr. Tallamy’s work but that tree is not the Wye Oak that was in Maryland. I went to visit that tree while it was still standing. It stood all alone and did not have trees all around it like this. Also that is not white oak bark. That looks like a giant English oak in the UK instead. The Wye Oak also did not blow over in a hurricane - it was a thunderstorm on June 6, 2002 that took it down.

24:27 i'm so glad i'm too poor to buy a big tree !

@bringingbackthenativesgard8975

Жыл бұрын

We planted our from a 6" tall seedling 30 years ago, and it's now 30' tall, and magnificent. I'm a big fan of planting small trees. Kathy

Removing leaf litter to prevent fires is only necessary because people don't actively manage their properties. Yards are treated like interiors that need a quick vacuuming and HOA and community rules outlaw onsite composting and grey water use. Soil devoid of humus will not support healthy landscapes. Unhealthy, inappropriate landscapes (and flammable roofs, decks and siding) promote fires.

Pin Oak is the only one that heaves sidewalks in the Midwest

@58:44 Dave Ladislas

Is there a Viedo where he shows how to start an Oak tree from Seed ?

@bringingbackthenativesgard8975

Жыл бұрын

No, but it is easy to plant an acorn and grow a oak; you can just google this to get more info.

@restorationlandscapingkankakee

Жыл бұрын

White oak group germinates in fall; red oak group germinates in spring.

eggcorns

The Oaks are just too greedy, we will make them give us light.

This was great, but it's sad to hear peat moss advocated to propagate trees. Peat bogs are vastly more effective for carbon capture than trees. We urgently need to leave peat alone and use alternatives