PLANT NATIVE NEBRASKA

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Patience, Mistakes, and #gardengoals Episode Introduction In 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 Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Socie...

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The Modern Gardener's Dilemma Turning Big Garden Plans into Small Actionable Projects Episode Introduction In 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 Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Nativ...

The Truth About Dandelions Episode Introduction In 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 Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivati...

Back To Business Episode Introduction Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie 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 Sponsors Today's episode is sponsored by: Lauritzen Gardens laurtizengardens.org Listen, rate, and subscribe! Get some merch! https://plant-na...

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Fall in Love with Native Plants Episode Introduction In 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...

The Dark Side of Native Plants: Fandoms, Gatekeeping, Anxiety, Pretense, and What You Can Do To Avoid Their Pitfalls Episode Introduction In 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 Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a m...

Rain Gardens for the Reluctant Gardener Episode Introduction In 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 Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native...

Nebraskan Trees and Shrubs for Bored Suburbanites Episode Introduction In 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 Barelman Stephan...

Alternative Lawns: Not Your Grandmother's Turfgrass Episode Introduction In today’s episode, Alternative Lawns: Not Your Grandmother's Turfgrass, we go over different options for replacing lawn, why you'll be happy to make the jump, and tried and true ways to replace and maintain your new landscape. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a m...

We will be back on for new episodes bi-weekly from August 14th-December 4th! Until then... Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie 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. Listen, Rate, and Subscribe! Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/ Fi...

Native Plant Horticulture in Nebraska Episode Introduction In today’s episode, Native Plant Horticulture in Nebraska, we chat with director of conservation at Lauritzen Gardens, Jim Locklear, about the decision-making behind choosing plants for botanic gardens, the crossroads between aesthetic spaces and conservation, and why the preservation of native plant communities is still important. Host St...

The Native Patio Garden Episode Introduction In today’s episode, The Native Patio Garden, we go over why Native American plants are important for non-home dwellers to consider, how we can rework container garden philosophy using native plants, and which native plants can hack it in smaller square footage than the average garden. Dive deeper into today's episode by visiting our Patreon @ patreon.co...

Lessons from the Prairie Episode Introduction In today’s episode, Lessons From the Prairie, we chat with Chris Helzer about invasive species, what makes a landscape ecologically resilient, and why we don't have to recreate the past for the present to be meaningful. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surroun...

The Very Real Importance of Pollinators Episode Introduction In today’s episode, The Very Real Importance of Pollinators, we chat with Jennifer Hopwood and Rae Powers from the Xerces Society about the importance of pollinators in what foods make it to our plate, why European honeybees can't do all of the work, and some ways you can help pollinators at home. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelm...

The Modern Botanist Episode Introduction In today’s episode, The Modern Botanist, we examine what modern gardening can look like within the native plants framework, different tools you can use to get “spec’d out” in your gardening abilities, and why it matters more than ever to bring back gardening as part of a healthy lifestyle.  Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of t...

Native Edible Plants Part 4: Nuts, Blossoms, and Even More Fruits Episode Introduction In today's episode, Native Edible Plants Part 4, we chat with Bob Henrickson about survival foods, how to make native Shirley Temples, and which native plant has been used as a spice for centuries. If you don't like rabbit holes, this episode will be a dangerous romp through Gardenland. Host Stephanie Barelman S...

The Prairie Herbalist Episode Introduction In today's episode, The Prairie Herbalist , we chat with Rachel Liester about food as medicine, the best herbal salve ever, and how you can grow a pharmacy in your garden. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Pl...

In Rebellion Against the Neat and Tidy Episode Introduction In today's episode, In Rebellion Against the Neat and Tidy, we go over why seemingly perfect gardens are not sustainable and address common garden myths that may prevent you and others from growing native gardenscapes. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational sp...

Softer landings Episode Introduction In today's episode, Softer Landings, we chat with Heather Holm, pollinator conservationist and author, about leaf litter, the mighty oak, and what we can do to make more “habitable” habitats in often underutilized understory. Thanks for listening!  Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest mot...

Native Edible Plants Part 3: Nuts, Blossoms, and Fruits Episode Introduction In today's episode, Native Edible Plants Part 3: Nuts, Blossoms, and Fruits, we chat with Bob Henrickson from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum about rabbit holes, unripe black walnut liqueur and even more native plants to add to your edible garden.   Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Be...

Patience, Mistakes, and #gardengoals Episode Introduction In 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 Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Socie...

Native Edible Plants Part Two: Vegetables, Alliums, and Greens Episode Introduction In today's episode, Native Edible Plants Part Two, we go over some benefits of homegrown food, what native prairie plants make interesting and excellent veggies, some extra benefits these plants provide. Host Stephanie Barelman Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motiva...