462-Plant This, Not That: Native Swaps for Popular Plants and Trees

462-Plant This, Not That: Native Swaps for Popular Plants and Trees

From The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l by Podcast – joe gardener® | Organic Gardening Like a Pro

March 26, 2026 · 57 min

About this episode

Elise Howard discusses how to transition from conventional gardening to using native plants through simple swaps.

Making the switch from conventional gardening to gardening with native plants can feel intimidating — especially when you're staring at a landscape filled with familiar favorites and wondering what belongs in their place. This week, Elise Howard, the author of " Plant This, Not That ," offers a practical way forward, showing how simple swaps can transform a traditional garden into a thriving, ecologically beneficial space. Podcast Links for Show Notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram , Facebook , Pinterest , and Twitter , and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel .

People in this episode

Host: Joe Lamp'l

Guest: Elise Howard

Topics covered

  • native plants
  • gardening
  • ecological gardening
  • plant swaps
  • landscape transformation

Keywords

  • native plants
  • gardening tips
  • plant swaps
  • ecological gardening
  • landscape design

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