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In response to Evan's topic- I focused initially on water delivery to my
plants. I installed drip irrigation 2 years ago and am exploring the use
of cisterns for irrigation. We have had some serious droughts here
within the last 5 - 7 years.

I am learning how to provide good pollinator food and habitat.

I continue to explore microclimates on my property.

I also am exploring plants that are billed as appropriate to grow in a
site characterized by a half to a full USDA planting zone higher ( in my
case, plants with a minimum requirement of 7b to 8a) with mixed results.
This is really only because I tend to covet what I 'cannot' have as far
as fruit exploring!

Betsy Hilborn
7a NC