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The Native Habitat Podcast

Recreative Natives

Apr 22, 2022
Jessica Thompson, owner of Recreative Natives, a native plant nursery, discusses landscaping with native plants, tree planting, rare oak discovery, ecological benefits of short-line gardens and resilience of native plants, importance of gardening experimentation and role of native plants, landscaping with native plants in front yards, challenges and benefits of gardening with native plants.
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Quick takeaways

  • Finding a wide variety of native plant species can be challenging at traditional nurseries, highlighting the importance of supporting local native plant nurseries.
  • Growing native plants requires patience as they may take years to reach desired size, but local native plant nurseries offer expertise and a wider selection.

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Challenges of finding native plants

One of the biggest hurdles in using native plants is finding them. Many nurseries do not carry a wide variety of native species, making it difficult to source the plants. This often leads to compromises and difficulties in obtaining the desired plants for landscaping projects.

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