Ep. 571 - Pesticides In Your Garden

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of pesticides in gardening and features insights from Sharon Selvaggio on making ecologically sound choices.

So many of us garden to attract wildlife. Adding native plants to support bees, butterflies, birds, and beyond is a fulfilling and noble cause but how can we be sure we aren't bringing unwanted pesticides home with us from plant nurseries? This can be a challenge considering the role pesticides play in so many nursery and agricultural settings. We don't have to despair though! People like Sharon Selvaggio of The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation are both putting in the effort to research this issue and also developing resources to help gardeners make better, more ecologically sound choices. Join us for a deep and nuanced dive into the world of pesticides, nurseries, and gardening for wildlife. This episode was produced in part by Sascha, Kim, Tanya, Neil, Matthew, April, Dana, Lilith, Sanza, Eva, Yellowroot, Wisewren, Nadia, Heidi, Blake, Josh, Laure, R.J., Carly, Lucia, Dana, Sarah, Lauren, Strych Mind, Linda, Sylvan, Austin, Sarah, Ethan, Elle, Steve, Cassie, Chuck, Aaron, Gillian, Abi, Rich, Shad, Maddie, Owen, Linda, Alana, Sigma, Max, Richard, Maia, Rens, David, Robert, Thomas, Valerie, Joan, Mohsin Kazmi Photography, Cathy, Simon, Nick, Paul, Charis, EJ, Laura…

People in this episode

Host: In Defense of Plants

Guest: Sharon Selvaggio

Topics covered

• pesticides
• gardening
• wildlife
• native plants
• ecological choices

Keywords

• pesticides
• gardening
• wildlife
• native plants
• nurseries
• ecological choices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

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