PLANT NATIVE NEBRASKA

Prairies, Pragmatism, and Pollinators- Discussing Prairie Up with Benjamin Vogt Episode Introduction In today's episode, Prairies, Pragmatism, and Pollinators, we chat with Benjamin Vogt of Monarch Gardens about reconciliation ecology, the humble dandelion, and messy landscapes. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational s...

Native Edible Plants Part One: Wildflower Teas Episode Introduction In today's episode, Native Edible Plants Part One: Wildflower Teas, we go over some benefits of homegrown food, what native prairie plants make interesting and excellent herbal teas, some extra benefits these plants provide. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest m...

Demystifying the Native Shade Garden Episode Introduction In today's episode, Demystifying the Native Shade Garden, we go over why we don't need to rely on exotics for these spaces and some native Nebraska plant choices you can inject for some habitat value and beauty in low light areas. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motiv...

THE DIY PRAIRIE GARDEN Episode Introduction In today's episode, The DIY Prairie Garden, we go over a short breakdown of what a prairie is, some unique medicinal and edible qualities of native prairie plants, how to site prep, and what plants and grasses to use in your very own meadowscape. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest mot...

Our Wierd Relationship with Insects Episode Introduction In today's episode, we chat with Chris Helzer, director of science for the Nature Conservancy about our misconceptions surrounding bugs, some fascinating examples of bees, beetles, et al., and why we should merge beauty and utility in our gardens. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society,...

Native Gardens, Happy Soil, and a Green Future Episode Introduction In today's episode we interview Dr. Tyler Moore, associate professor of biology at Bellevue University and President of Green Bellevue about how native gardens influence microbial soil communities, carbon sequestration, the photosynthesis you might have forgotten about since grade school, and your mother-in-law's turf grass. Come...

Let's Talk Some Midwest Natives Episode Introduction In today's episode we interview Nathan Duffy, owner of Midwest Natives Nursery in Lincoln and dive into what native plants are low maintenance, what cold stratification is, his take on the native plants dialogue, and more! Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speak...

Native Plants-Not Just A "Spring Affair" Episode Introduction In today's episode we chat with Bob Henrickson, the horticultural program coordinator for the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum about upcoming events, his picks for a rain garden, historical uses of prairie plants, and much, much more. We're excited to share this with you. Thanks for listening. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is t...

The Legacy of Prairies Episode Introduction In today's episode we chat with Dr. Kay Kottas, the president and owner of Prairie Legacy, a Nebraska- based native plant nursery and consulting company. We discuss some great prairie plants to add to the garden, why prairies are important, and what you can do to help further the native plants dialog. Thanks for joining us! Host Stephanie Barelman Stepha...

What Are Native Plants Anyway? Episode Introduction In today's episode we break down what makes a plant native, why to grow them, where to source them for your garden, and where you can learn more about planting native. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast. Liste...