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Gardening at Home: The Importance of Native Plants

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You may not be accustomed to thinking of yards as important habitats, but wildlife will make use of any space that meets their needs. Nature Interpreter Lisa shares some tips and steps that you can take to turn your yard into a haven for native wildlife – by using native plants.

A gardening tool is left on the corner edge of a raised bed. There are sprouts growing in the garden bed.

The Child’s Garden

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While you’ve probably put your garden to bed for the season, it’s never too early to get your kids interested in gardening! Nature Interpreter Allyson expands on her garden series, sharing ways to get children involved in the fun.

Three binders sit in a stack. From top to bottom, they are labeled as "Vegetable Histories," "Vegetable Garden Plan," and "Vegetable Garden Indoor."

The Tomorrow Garden

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While Allyson shared how to put a garden to bed this fall, cold winter days are the perfect time for gardening. Planning for tomorrow’s garden, that is! Nature Interpreter Allyson shares the best methods to start planning for your own future garden.

Three different types of basil varieties in a planter.

The Herb Garden

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No garden is complete without the calming scents of herbs. Nature Interpreter Allyson continues her garden series, sharing which herbs you can grow at home to start seasoning your own meals!

Yellow Dandelion

The Weedy Garden

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What is a weed but a plant in the wrong place? Nature Interpreter Allyson shares which weeds are actually a gardening opportunity in disguise. Check out how these weeds deserve more love for their versatility in a garden.

A bright yellow sunflower is fully open.

The Vertical Garden

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When you think of a garden, do you think of a plot of land set aside to grow specific plants? Nature Interpreter Allyson challenges you to look in a new direction for this type of garden: Look up to create your own vertical garden.

Potted succulents are lined up on an old boot tray.

The Inside Garden

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Nature Interpreter Allyson knows it’s still cold outside, but spring is on its way! Want to live like it’s spring? With a little ingenuity, and a window, spring can start inside long before winter’s end. Learn how you can begin your own inside garden with these gardening tips.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

How to Start a Pollinator Garden

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Did you know that pollinators like bees and butterflies are essential to our food supply? But sometimes these small creatures need help accessing their favorite foods. You can help by creating your own pollinator garden at home. Follow these gardening tips to help local pollinators and our natural environment.