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Basswood Tree Recognized as a 'Plant of CARE' by The Wright Scoop
'Basswood, also known as linden,' says Glen Allen-based The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright, 'is a plant recognized to enable eco-sustainable urban and suburban landscapes as well as larger spaces. As a result, I am recognizing it as a 'plant of CARE'.'
As a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly the eastern regions, basswood is valued for its lightweight, workable wood, which is used in various applications, including musical instruments and carvings. A popular choice for landscaping due to its attractive appearance and shade, its flowers are a valuable source of nectar for bees, producing a distinctive, gourmet honey. Basswood's soft, even grain also makes it ideal for carving, turning and other woodworking projects. Its inner bark fibers can be processed into strong rope and twine.
From an ecological perspective, basswood flowers are a vital source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. In fact, the tree provides shelter and food for various birds, insects and animals as well as plants such as woodpeckers, beetles or mistletoe. Identified remarkable by the Remarkable Trees of Virginia Project, such a tree is located on Wright's family properties. It is one of the state of Virginia's largest, oldest, most historic, beautiful and beloved trees.
Landscape Gardens of CARE
'Eco-sustainable spaces,' says Wright, 'are not simply a result of lifestyle choices but reflect how we feel about the environment. While keeping it simple (as in simple living) is the name of the game, there is a more important underlying factor—a commitment to ultimate greening: providing for the present without sacrificing the future. Basswood trees flourish naturalized in almost any nationwide landscape and through their vibrant color and sustainability are recognized to inspire people to become people who CARE—have a perspective of conservation, advocacy, recovery and eco-efficiency.'
Plants of CARE, Plant Recognition Program
Whether an experienced landscape professional or novice homeowner, Wright's advocacy challenges all to not simply identify plants that survive but thrive—and then, to create landscapes from a sustainable point of view, seeking to reduce their carbon footprint as well as feed their family pesticide-free produce. 'For,' says Wright, 'any style landscape should not simply reflect traditional design concepts but be a result of the right plant, installed in the right place at the right (optimal) planting season—creating a legacy of green, healthier urban and suburban communities. The challenge is to create landscapes from a 'waste not and want not' ecological commitment to become caretakers for the environmental community.'
As a hands-on landscape gardener who has participated in nationwide regional plant testing, Wright gained familiarity with programs such as the 'Southern Living Plant Collection,' 'Proven Winners,' 'Plants That Work' and many more. Still, while such plant materials have proven to enable landscape gardens, a plant of CARE is spotlighted by Wright for its ability to inspire people to CARE—have a perspective of conservation, advocacy, recovery and eco-efficiency.
To ongoingly encourage all to 'dig in the dirt,' a 'plant of CARE' is recognized quarterly.
About The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright
A graduate of the Virginia Natural Resource Leadership Institute program and a recipient of the 'Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic' award, The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright urges all to keep America beautiful and become people who CARE—have a perspective of conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency. To inspire others, she offers one-on-one consulting, speeches and workshops and has published a series of more information, visit email [email protected] or follow her activities on social media through Facebook group The Wright Scoop or @WrightScoop on Twitter/X.
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SOURCE: The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright
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