Native plants, those adapted to our local climate and soil conditions, don鈥檛 require the fertilizers, pesticides, water or maintenance of non-native plants. And they provide nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds and other animals.
Joining us to discuss plants native to our region and to answer your gardening and landscape questions are Steve Slack, co-owner of , which specializes in local native plants; Peter Huttinger, co-owner of and Director of the Community Garden Program at ; and, David Koester, extension agent.
For more information on native plants, visit the , the or .