Groovy Sweet 16
Foundation Projects

SWEET 16s are our oh-so-very-cool hands-on Foundation Projects. They are comfortably designed to take in the whimsical nature of varying levels and scalable sizes of the different activities. Each gnarly Sweet 16 project will be excellently on displayed ~ for free ~ to the viewing public, and are totally suited for educational purposes.

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These fantastical projects are created to inspire a switch from NIMBY to MOBY - from “Not In My Back Yard” to “My Own Back Yard” - because that's where we can all make an amazing difference with a few simple acts. That's where we can replenish instead of deplete. These puppies are pretty impressive with the support they give to our pollinators and other wildlife. And, on top of that, they also help to create healthier living soils!  Plus, with healthier soils, healthier plants!  With healthier soils, that means decreased local runoff because of the soil's better ability to absorb and filter more water. How sweet is that?  

 

Sweet 16s are easy~peasy projects, which take advantage of “Flower Power” - in the form of seed balm balls. They can morph to fit into small spaces, such as a 6-inch pot, as well as expand into larger areas, such as an acre plot, so we call them 'Pot to Plot Projects' - the 3Ps.  This flexibility also allows for everyone to take advantage of them because they can be customized for individual preferences.

 

The plants used and their benefits to both people and wildlife are explored with each playful project. Included are guild and companion specific seed samples, in addition to information on how to create the guild with a 'no til' method. Ecological balance awareness is easily highlighted through the ‘guild’ aspects and the need for ‘companion planting’.  The 3Ps fit cozily into their comfy seasonal zones and are whimsically intwined with the weather.​ Mother Nature has her own ideas she like to tickle us with sometimes .. so we like to stay fluid with her flows.