<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BlazingStar Eco-Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Design ecologically resilient yards that support native plant biodiversity and integrate innovative rainwater management solutions.]]></description><link>https://blazingstarecogarden.wixsite.com/naturalization/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:19:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blazingstarecogarden.wixsite.com/naturalization/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What is biophilia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Merriam-webster biophilia is a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature: a desire or tendency to commune with nature. The term was popularized by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in the 1960s. In his work, he used the word (from bio-, meaning "life," and -philia, meaning "friendly feeling toward") to describe the biological drive toward self-preservation or “the passionate love of life and of all that is alive” according to...]]></description><link>https://blazingstarecogarden.wixsite.com/naturalization/post/what-is-biophilia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f707b8a6f2484f3c9d7299</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fef37b_26d68b38509f462ea8befd6af4de4653~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sascha Bachmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeds available for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[We offer selected forb species wildcrafted in Edmonton for sale to hobby gardeners and local native plant growers. The 2025 list of available wildflowers is updated on a weekly basis: Agastache foeniculum Anise Hyssop Allium cernuum Nodding Onion Allium schoenoprasum Wild Chives Anemonastrum canadense Canada Anemone Arnica mollis Hairy Arnica Artemisia frigida Fringed Sage Asclepias ovalifolia Low Milkweed Chamaenerion angustifolium Fireweed Gaillardia aristata Blanketflower Galium boreale...]]></description><link>https://blazingstarecogarden.wixsite.com/naturalization/post/seeds-available-for-sale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690285d6adf13dd214c9e3ed</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fef37b_da6aa3889792455d81db6e66dca80f20~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sascha Bachmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Underground Advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of my favourite topics involving nativescaping is nutrient cycling and rainwater infiltration. As for many ecosystem services, native plants thanks to their deep, complex root systems far outperform shallow-rooted conventional lawns in tapping into mineral layers and help rain water to penetrate deeply. Root Depth Matters When comparing native plants to conventional turfgrass lawns, one of the most striking differences is rooting depth . Most lawn grasses have roots that extend only 2 to...]]></description><link>https://blazingstarecogarden.wixsite.com/naturalization/post/the-underground-advantage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6914d4164a97ee8466002258</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:12:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fef37b_50098ade831c4335a47f71ead42b2d1c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sascha Bachmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing Native Plants for Gardening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating a garden that thrives in harmony with nature is a rewarding endeavor. Native plants are the unsung heroes of resilient gardens. They are adapted to local climates, require less maintenance, and support local wildlife. In this post, we explore some of the benefits of choosing native plants and creating a vibrant, sustainable space. Native plants are those that naturally grow in a specific region. They have evolved over time to adapt to local soil, climate, and wildlife. This means...]]></description><link>https://blazingstarecogarden.wixsite.com/naturalization/post/choosing-native-plants-for-resilient-gardens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bfdee39bbd3d7fc28bac6e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:01:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fef37b_e152742dd20041a08b545a2d848b630a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sascha Bachmann</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>