Natives That Need More Love: Short-statured Forbs, Sedges, and Grasses (2025)
Plants & Horticulture
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1h 3m
Luke Dahlberg, conservation seed program manager at Citizens for Conservation, shares his expertise in horticulture and the significance of native plants. He discusses the challenges of propagating underrepresented spring species, the impact of poaching, and economic factors affecting plant availability. The conversation covers various native plants, their growth habits, and cultivation challenges, while providing recommendations for landscaping and insights into propagation techniques.
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