Ep 243 - Native vs. Invasive: Who Decides?

About this episode

Mary Stone explores the concepts of native and invasive plants and their impact on urban gardens and ecosystems.

What does “native” really mean — and who decides? In this episode of Garden Dilemmas, Mary Stone explores native vs. invasive plants, urban gardens, biodiversity, and ecosystem balance. From dandelions to the marmorated stink bug, this episode reflects on what belonging means in a rapidly changing landscape. Inspired by Point State Park in Pittsburgh and the writings of Peter Del Tredici, Mary examines novel ecosystems, adaptation, and how urban environments balance native and non-native plan...

People in this episode

Host: Mary Stone

Topics covered

• native plants
• invasive plants
• urban gardens
• biodiversity
• ecosystem balance

Keywords

• Point State Park
• Pittsburgh
• Peter Del Tredici
• novel ecosystems
• adaptation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Pittsburgh

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