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Darryl Newman is the co-owner of Planters' Choice, alongside his father and founder, Chuck. It is a diverse operation with large-scale field, propagation and container production in Western Connecticut. They are increasing production of both ecotypic and larger, specimen size natives that are difficult to not only locate, but also produce. He has presented to numerous state and regional trade associations on a variety of topics, including proper horticultural practices, superior plant selecti...

Dan Jaffe Wilder is an ecologist, horticulturist, and botanist with over twenty years’ experience working with native plants and their associated ecology. His work has ranged from classrooms to nurseries to botanical gardens to wildlife refuges and specializes in native plant ecology, propagation, wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement, and native edible landscapes. Dan is the Director of Applied Ecology at The Norcross Wildlife Foundation whose mission is to protect, enhance, and expan...

Edwina von Gal Founder / President A leading voice in sustainable gardening and landscape design, Edwina von Gal founded the Perfect Earth Project in 2013 to promote ecological land care for the health of people, their pets, and the planet. As principal of her eponymous landscape design firm since 1984, Edwina created landscapes with a focus on simplicity, sustainability, and beauty for private and public clients around the world. Her work has been published widely, including in The New Y...

We discuss Meadow creation and break dow the process of meadow installation with Nick Novick. Nick Novick (Small Planet Landscaping) has been building healthier landscapes in and around Ashland, Massachusetts for more than two decades. With a degree in Environmental Conservation and a deep bench of hands-on field skills, Nick has done it all, from dry stone walls and lawn care to invasive plant control and fruit-tree care. But these days, nearly all of his work centers on one thing: mea...

Peace, Love & Pollinators — Episode 4 Small Roofs, Big Impact: The Boston Green Roof Bus Shelter Initiative Episode summary What if a bus stop could do more than keep you dry? In this episode, Trev breaks down Boston’s bus shelter green roofinitiative—an example of how small, visible pieces of green infrastructure can deliver outsized benefits for heat resilience, stormwater management, and urban biodiversity. Boston completed the installation of green roofs on 30 bus shelters along MBTA ...

Episode 2: Breaking Down Compost (Peace, Love & Pollinators) Compost is one of the most powerful tools we have for healthier soil, stronger plants, and more resilient landscapes, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we break compost down into what it actually is, what “good” looks like, and how to use it without accidentally creating problems like nutrient overload, weeds, or contamination. Whether you’re a homeowner trying to build living soil in your yard, or a...