Thanks for the plant finder. There were clearly a few things missing from the list, but it was correct in the results that showed as I was familiar with most. Over half are growing up there right now, though not so well. It’s just a rough patch of property.

I went with a lawn grass that is drought and shade resistant. I pick up our 150lb mulch mower and carry it up the hill manually. It’s awful and brutal, but the back can endure it so far. The first patch got mowed last Saturday at it’s 30 day mark, and looks fan-fuggin-tastic. Have to see how it holds when the dry season hits. We got skimped on our rain last week, and everything started drying out. I had to lug 45 gallons of water up the hill manually to water the new patch with a watering can.

The only thing that gets a prophet out of bed anymore is free food. Lazy prognosticating pieces of…

No clover. Too shady, but I did look into it. Had to go with a shade/drought tolerant grass. I planted shade wildflowers and they just germinated. If the deer don’t eat them, I might just plant them these here two bags of cereal rye in return.

Actually, our house stands apart on our street for the very reasons you describe. We’re those weirdos too. Lotta stone. Lotta stumps. Lotta plant life. Lotta natural. No pesticides. Nice to meet you. Grats on your grant. That would be pretty cool.

I did enjoy it. Thanks for posting it. I’m considering bringing Tool - Aenima up with me tonight just to put on Disgustipated for the 20 minutes of crickets. I know the affinity of a good cricket song.

Well, crickets are insects, and tree frogs are amphibians, but you’re saying this is a world-wide thing?