I read Doug Tallamy’s books and transformed my yard, but the real work started after the planting was done. Samantha explores the "after" of habitat restoration: the small observations, the roadside discoveries, and the reality of gardening for wildlife.

Learn why native plants are a long-term investment, how "volunteers" can save you money, and why the hardest sell in gardening is simply having the patience to wait for the bloom. If you're a new listener looking for the heart behind the habitat, this episode is for you.The Tallamy Effect: What happens to your perspective after reading Nature's Best Hope.

The $9 Investment: Why "pasta-sized" native plants are the hardest sell but the highest reward.

Roadside Rescue: A story about Wild Geranium, Golden Alexander, and how one person can change local mowing schedules.

The Opportunity Garden: How native plants like Wild Bergamot and Chokeberry "volunteer" to save you money over time.https://homegrownnationalpark.org/

Companion Article: https://open.substack.com/pub/flutterbymeadows/p/i-read-doug-tallamys-books-heres?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

In this episode, I mention an old piece I wrote about a roadside mowing that was difficult to “un-see”. If you would like to read it, click on the link below.

So Much For No Mow May

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