Christine, a hobbyist, dives deep into the importance and beauty of native plants, discussing environmental impacts of common gardening practices and how planting native and keystone species benefits wildlife, and so much more. Anyone can cultivate a native plant garden and help the planet, regardless of space.
Doug Tallamy - Homegrown National Park https://homegrownnationalpark.org/
Uli Lorimer - https://www.bbg.org/about/people/uli_lorimer
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Joe Gardener - https://www.joegardener.com/
Margaret Roach Podcast - A Way to Garden
Seeds: Northern Wildflowers - https://northernwildflowers.ca/
Wildflower Farm - https://www.wildflowerfarm.com/
Bee Kissed Seeds - https://www.beekissedseeds.ca/
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Listener discretion is advised.
00:00 Native Flowers
06:36 Why Natives Work
25:57 Chemicals and Convenience
39:17 Fertilizer Runoff Risks
47:40 Native Plants in Pots
55:36 Choosing Plants for Soil
01:09:10 Cultivars and Hybrids
01:11:21 Leave Habitat Untended