About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of selecting native plants for their ecological benefits, particularly for pollinators.

If we’re shopping for native plants with the most ecological impact—ones with the most pollinator appeal, for example—then simply choosing by the prettiest picture on a label or by a catalog photo won’t get you to your goal. It helps... Read More ›

People in this episode

Host: Margaret Roach

Guest: Sam Hoadley

Topics covered

• native plants
• ecological impact
• pollinators
• gardening
• cultivars

Keywords

• native plants
• pollinator appeal
• gardening tips
• ecological gardening
• plant selection

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