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Growing on the High Plains: Going Batty

They say there are three things that matter when making decisions about real estate: ECHOLOCATION, ECHOLOCATION, ECHOLOCATION. And I suppose this especially rings true even when you're setting up a new residence for hometown bats.

On today's Growing on the High Plains, we'll explore the many factors that went into our installation of domestic bat houses. Rest assured that providing shelter for these leather-winged lads and ladies is as much a boon for the bats as the landlords. 
 
While they're lodging rent-free, they'll more than pay their way by gobbling nuisance insects, pollinating plants and flowers, and splatting out a nutrient-rich butt-borne bounty for garden beds. 
 

Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.