Patience, Mistakes, and #gardengoalsEpisode IntroductionIn today's episode, Patience, Mistakes, and #gardengoals, we go over common mistakes beginner and even intermediate gardeners can make; the virtues of serenity, patience, and open-mindedness in the garden; and how your best-laid plans can come true.Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Listen, rate, and subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode Content#gardengoalsDon't be rigidDo have funDon't fall on the sword of perfectionismDon't worry about every little weedDo think about what your spaces to beDo be thoughtfulDo make a plan, but don't be afraid to deviate from itFailures are the star-stuff dreams are made ofYou know how we are all just leftover particles from dead stars?The very beginning of human knowledge is screwing up, or at the very least, understanding how things work. Failure= Understanding Success We can also acknowledge beautiful things unfolding from devastating realties. Waxing philosophical now...That being said there may be mistakes you'd like to avoid altogether:Mistake #1: All planning and no action. Don't plan stuff out and then not do it. Don't do that to yourself, it's not nice.Don't panic! We can help you think of ideas! https://bellevuenativeplants.org Bellevue Native Plant SocietyYou can take Monarch Gardens classes https://www.monarchgard.com/classes.htmlPrairie Moon has some layouts to get you started: https://www.prairiemoon.com/PDF/2020-Prairie-Moon-Nursery.Garden-Kit-Layout-Suggestion_WEB.pdfMistake #2: Ignoring the house front. The front of your house should be the first place you look to make a statement about natural spaces and it's likely the one you frequent the most. Just remember: Use cues to care <a href="https://www.humanegardener.com/wild-design-home-gardens/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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The Modern Gardener's Dilemma Turning Big Garden Plans into Small Actionable ProjectsEpisode IntroductionIn today’s episode, The Modern Gardener's Dilemma, I chat with my friend and garden designer Christina Musgrave on how the average person can fight overwhelm and tackle their garden projects with a dose of reason. Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Guest Christina Musgrave Christina Musgrave has spent most of her life as an artist specializing in watercolor and printmaking. During COVID, Christina felt a strong desire to begin her garden journey and fell in love. After discovering the myriad benefits of native gardening, she changed her focus to converting her suburban lawn into pollinator habitat. As much as she enjoys gardening for herself, Christina felt a deep desire to assist others with their gardens as well as educate the necessity of pollinators to the environment. She has since returned to school to become a certified landscape designer and has started her own business, Kingsfoil Gardens. Christina now uses her background in art and love of gardening to bring joy and appreciation for the native landscape. Thanks so much for joining us Christina! Episode Sponsors.Listen, Rate, and Subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentTRIGGER WARNING: We occasionally discuss plants with a more eastern or western range. But we make a point to only discuss midwestern U.S. plants. Always check BONAP or other range maps to determine the best estimates of historical nativity. Kingsfoil Gardens Visit Christina's website and learn more about her work and business at www.kingsfoilgardens.com What Most Gardeners Would Do Differently Plan first, tackle projects in small steps, and remember creating excellence takes time. Cool GardenersMonty Don, UK gardener: not US native-plant focused, but has solid gardening knowledge and techniques Piet Oudolf, dutch designer that does favor quite a few native plants: very artistic naturalistic landscapes, Kelly Norris, garden designer and author from Iowa: visually stunning native plant-forward landscapes How to Start Planning Your Landscape Make a list of what kinds of spaces you...

The Truth About DandelionsEpisode IntroductionIn today's episode, The Truth About Dandelions, we discuss what it means for a plant to be useful, what bees really want in their bento box, and resources for you to grow a rebellious garden year-round that humans and wildlife can enjoy. Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialog, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by:Lauritzen Gardenslaurtizengardens.orgListen, rate, and subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentDandelions: Public Enemy #1 Vs. Freedom Fighter? Our parents (I'm looking at you, boomers) and their parents bought in to the idea of pristine and high-maintenance landscapes and dandelions look like a rebellious boy on a motor-bike. What Dandelions and Native Plants Have in CommonBoth native and non-native plants can be judged for being unruly and not conforming to societal expectations for perfect, tidy landscapes. But in aspiring to have native-plant forward gardens, we try to rely less on ideal aesthetics and more on what is wholesome for wildlife but also, sustainable.Respect What's Native Where It's Native While Also Acknowledging Naturalized Plants Can Have Useful Qualities. What's native will change where you go. It varies across the U.S. and across the globe. There's a strong benefit to planting locally historical plants but that doesn't mean we need to demonize all non-native plants. One-size-fits all never really lives up to its name, does it? A Little Backstory on the DandelionThe Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, is native to Europe and Asia and is a true herb of antiquity. So for those of you who might not know, it’s not native.&nbsp;Ancient Medical&nbsp;Has been hailed for its many medicinal uses including problems with the bladder, liver, and stomach.Culinary WonderEvery part of the plant is edible, which is unique for most plants.&nbsp;We’re talking salads, cooked greens, edible flowers, teas, wine.&nbsp;Indigenous UseThe Iroquois tribe alone used it for pain relief, to...

Back To Business Episode IntroductionHost Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialog, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by:Lauritzen Gardenslaurtizengardens.orgListen, rate, and subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentWelcome to a brand new season of Plant Native Nebraska. We have an incredible lineup of episodes this year that I am anxious to share with you. Thank you to all of our listeners, sponsors, supporters that have made another year of this podcast possible.&nbsp;As usual, the podcast will balance monologues and interviews to give you different perspectives navigating the world of native plants.&nbsp;This is not a native plant purist show, but it is a show that is pro-native plant. We acknowledge that not all native plants are superior and not all exotic plants are inferior at providing pollen or nectar. We also acknowledge that not all exotic plants are invasive.&nbsp;That being said, most landscapes without native plants are essentially food deserts. We’re not talking about your crazy neighbor’s garden that has a million annuals and exotics and is full of pollinators in the summer. We’re talking about the average person’s landscape of Kentucky bluegrass, Round-up dirt patches, a few evergreens, and a smattering of Asian shrubs for foundation plantings. &nbsp;Now, we aren’t here to trash non-native landscapes. Most folks simply don’t have the time, money, or know-how to do better. Thus, the reason this podcast exists!&nbsp;Most plants native to your location are suitable for your local climate, soil conditions, and are imperative for pollinator and wildlife health. This does not mean to plop a wetland plant in a dry, full-sun garden bed or to plant a prairie plant in your boggy backyard that’s always wet due to your neighbor’s sprinkling system. There’s a reason for the mantra, “Right plant, right place.” Although, who you ask about the right plant may lead to different results. Gardeners can be opinionated folks.&nbsp;Lucky for us, conservationists, educators, entomologists, botanists, nurserymen, authors, and other experts are making it easier than ever to know what native plants to plant where. The...

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Fall in Love with Native PlantsEpisode IntroductionIn today's episode, Fall in Love with Native Plants, we go over why not to neglect the three season garden and the many native perennials and grasses you can incorporate for fall interest. We've dug into our archives and given new life to an old episode. Come for a refresh on some great native fall-blooming plants in case you need some ideas for some last-ditch fall projects.Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialog, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by:Lauritzen Gardenslaurtizengardens.orgListen, rate, and subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentI've gleaned a lot of today's fun insect info from Heather Holm's book Pollinators of Native Plants: https://amzn.to/3ZyEK85Go find her podcast episode from last October for more seasonally-relevant info!Fall Plant FamiliesAsters&nbsp; New England asterCome one come all bees, butterflies, and moths!Host plant for pearl crescent butterflyCaters to specialist Andrea mining beeNectar source for small carpenter bees, leaf cutter bees, bumblebees, green sweat beesNectar source for arcigera flower mothNectar source for buckeye and crescent butterflies&nbsp;Nectar and pollen for syrphid flies, soldier beetlesBeautiful color, nice tall aster for a moist area of your gardenAlso: heath asterLooks like a snowy blanket in bloom ('snow flurry') or if using the straight native species, like snow covered branches reaching upGrowth habit from 1 foot to 3 feet, two completely different habits depending on if you use 'snow flurry cultivar' or the straight native species Other utility: long lived aster, suited for dry, tough areas silky asterLooks very delicate, grows around things, very wispy and ethereal&nbsp;Growth habit up to 1 foot and a half&nbsp; heartleaf...

The Dark Side of Native Plants: Fandoms, Gatekeeping, Anxiety, Pretense, and What You Can Do To Avoid Their Pitfalls Episode IntroductionIn today’s episode, The Dark Side of Native Plants: Fandoms, Gatekeeping, Anxiety, Pretense, and What You Can Do To Avoid Their Pitfalls, we discuss exactly that. Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by:Midwest Natives Nursery www.midwestnativesnursery.com/https://www.facebook.com/midwestnativeshttps://www.instagram.com/midwest_natives_nurseryLauritzen Gardenslaurtizengardens.orgListen, Rate, and Subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentATTENTION: Today’s episode is marked explicit for a single, well-placed F-bomb.Roadblocks to Our New Way of LifeInteresting opinions-from surprising sources!&nbsp;Expensive workshopsPaywallsFeeling like you have to sign up for email lists&nbsp;Today’s Public Service Announcement: Beware of the Gatekeepers&nbsp;You DON’T need to buy a certain book, or take certain classes. There are wonderful organizations that work very hard to provide this education to you for FREE such as:The Xerces Society&nbsp;Pollinator PartnershipHomegrown National Park&nbsp;National Wildlife FederationThat being said, we DO recommend wonderful authors on our show such as:Heather HolmDouglas Tallamy&nbsp;Jim Locklear&nbsp;Rick Darke&nbsp;Enrique Salmon&nbsp;Benjamin Vogt&nbsp;We also DO recommend...

Rain Gardens for the Reluctant GardenerEpisode IntroductionIn today’s episode, Rain Gardens for the Reluctant Gardener, we chat with Steve Rodie about just how much water comes off your roof in a single rain, what the heck bioswales are, and some tried and true native plants to select for your rain garden projects. Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Guest Steve RodieSteve&nbsp;Rodie&nbsp;retired in 2020 from 26 years of teaching, research, and extension at the University of Nebraska. He is currently an Emeritus&nbsp;Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies&nbsp;at UNO.&nbsp;During his academic career, he focused his teaching and research on landscape plants, landscape and environmental appreciation and sustainability, sustainable landscape design, and green infrastructure stormwater management using rain gardens, bioretention gardens, and other best management practices.&nbsp;Steve is also a registered landscape architect&nbsp;and worked on environmental assessments&nbsp;and visual resources analyses&nbsp;for almost 10 years in Colorado and California. In 2012, he was elected as a&nbsp;Fellow in the American Society of Landscape Architects.Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by:Midwest Natives Nursery www.midwestnativesnursery.com/https://www.facebook.com/midwestnativeshttps://www.instagram.com/midwest_natives_nurseryLauritzen Gardenslaurtizengardens.orgListen, Rate, and Subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentTRIGGER WARNING: We occasionally discuss plants with a more eastern or western range. But we make a point to only discuss midwestern U.S. plants. Always check BONAP or other range maps to determine the best estimates of historical nativity. 625 GALLONS OF WATERThat's how much an 1000 square foot roof sheds with the average rain.In a...

Nebraskan Trees and Shrubs for Bored SuburbanitesEpisode IntroductionIn today’s episode, Nebraskan Trees and Shrubs for Bored Suburbanites, we chat with Heather Byers, owner of Great Plains Nursery, about keystone species, the best time of year to plant trees, and beautiful and native options for woody plants humans, pollinators, and yes, even squirrels can enjoy.Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Guest Heather ByersHeather Byers is a native tree enthusiast&nbsp;and, along with her husband Brian, owner of Great Plains Nursery near Weston, NE.&nbsp;She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2006 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Horticulture Production and shortly after started the business with a passion for growing and planting native trees and shrubs and sharing the importance of native plants for the ecosystem.&nbsp;Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by Lauritzen Gardens:laurtizengardens.orgListen, Rate, and Subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentTRIGGER WARNING: We occasionally discuss plants with a more eastern or western range. But we make a point to only discuss midwestern U.S. plants. Always check BONAP or other range maps to determine the best estimates of historical nativity. Top Trees and Shrubs at Great Plains NurseryMost of the plants we discuss can be found online at https://greatplainsnursery.com/ Although there are differences between Eastern and Western Nebraska, Heather stresses planting trees and shrubs with high ecological value. Her recommendations for Eastern NE:Oaks, baby!Did you know that oaks support 500 species of caterpillars. And consequentially, oaks support a variety of birds such as bluejays (beautiful jerks) and species of warblers. Many different kinds of oaks to choose from such as:Chinquapin or Dwarf Chinquapin Oak (great for smaller spaces)Chestnut OakHills OakRed Oak Burr OakSome recommendations for Western NE:Burr OakHackberryAmerican...