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s ed ardener and photos by Sue Stafford Lupine adds a splash of blue or lavender as part of the native plant landscape deschutes), as well as plant, tree, and shrub lists. The National Wildlife Federation (www.nwf.org) offers a program that will recognize your yard or garden (or a portion thereof) as a Certified Wildlife Habitat. The $20 applica- tion processing fee and sign purchase directly support the NWF9s pro- grams to protect wildlife and its habi- tat. Their website outlines what is Wednesday, April 21, 2021 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon necessary to qualify. It isn9t difficult. Ecologist Douglas Tallamy9s book, <Nature9s Best Hope,= explains that the best way to protect biodi- versity is for people to plant native plants and promote conservation in every yard. Kalin Emrich, of The Garden Angel here in Sisters, believes you can be a good steward while also enjoying a great garden. He says that using native plants and organic mate- rials in the landscape can yield ben- eficial results over the long term for you and nature. Emrich and his crew practice a natural approach to landscape maintenance. Another local source, C & C Nursery, on the corner of West Hood Avenue and South Pine Street, can provide you with cold-hardy, deer- resistant shrubs and perennials. You can also find butterfly-, bee-, and hummingbird-friendly plants as well as succulents and ornamental grasses. Winter Creek Restoration and Nursery on Deschutes Market Road has an informative website (www. wintercreeknative.com) and sells native plants grown from local seed and cuttings. They also offer knowledgeable consultation, design, and installation services for those deciding to <go native.= Now, while we are waiting for the snow to leave Black Butte, is a great time to do your homework by researching information about native plants suited to your landscape envi- ronment. You can start small; no need to tackle the whole yard at once. We can9t change the world or stop cli- mate change, but we can begin to restore the biodiversity in our own backyard and improve habitat for our crawling, winged, and four-footed neighbors. California Tortoiseshell butterflies make a stop in Sisters every April to sample the sap on the River Birch in my backyard. Their numbers are dwindling each year. Indian paintbrush is a colorful addition to a native-plant landscape, although it is hemiparasitic — has the ability to photosynthesize on its own, but it forms modified roots that draw water and nutrients from its chosen host plant, often a perennial wildflower or grass. So plant carefully. MAHONIA GARDENS is a one-acre market garden in Sisters utilizing organic & sustainable practices. Produce available at THE STAND , Central Oregon Locavore & Agricultural Connections. — Family Owned & Operated — CASCADE GARAGE DOOR Making sure your garage door is functioning prop- erly and safely is an important part of any season. Cascade Garage Door is a family owned and operated residential garage-door company that is dedicated to providing superior products and exceptional service to customers across Central Oregon. They strive to meet the highest quality levels required for our harsh Central Oregon climate. The knowledgeable and friendly office staff and their certi- fied garage-door professionals always strive to provide the best in professional same-day service. Their team of Raynor Academy Factory Trained and Certified Residential Technicians can service and fix all garage doors and openers, in both residential and commercial applications. Cascade Garage Door provides garage-door maintenance services; broken spring replacement; cables and rollers; weather seal and bottom rubber replacement, as well as new garage door installation and door retrofitting. Superior Sales & Service Doors & Openers • All Makes & Models 541-548-2215 — CCB#44054 — 2021 CSA is a membership at THE STAND ! www.MahoniaGardens.com THE STAND Open Daily, May through October 254 E. Adams Ave. " 541-420-8684 FREE INSURANCE COMPARISON! Auto • Home • Business • Life Get answers to your questions... • Do you understand your policy? • Are you overpaying? • How can you save money by packaging options? Get to know your agent... A NATURAL APPROACH TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Organic turf maintenance Flower bed maintenance Spring cleanups • Irrigation startups Planting • Mowing and pruning Jason Rybka 541-588-6245 257 S. Pine St., #101 www.farmersagent.com/jrybka LCB#9583 LCB LCB#95 C #9583 83 17
