Are Native Plants Really That Important?

Why are we talking about native plants? Well, we took a quick trip up the road from us to the Agrirama in Tifton, Georgia. We met with the President, Mary Alic Applegate, of the Coastal Plain Chapter. Their mission is to educate the public about the importance of native plants to our health and well-being as well as to pollinators and other wildlife. They also strive to promote the conservation and preservation of our native plant habitats by encouraging the planting of native plants in landscapes, woodlands, parks, and gardens. Let's talk about the importance of native plants and Let's Grow Together!

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[tomatoespoppieseverything]

Thank you for a welcoming and practical discussion on natives.

[cindyelmore]

Hello Ole Goat! Glad to see you out front and center on the table!

[noraalvarado]

This year I made a huge butterfly garden right in my front yard here in N.Y. I grew from seed the swamp milkweed and the wild bergamot. The swamp milkweed bloomed first year. I started it inside in the winter under grow lights and I also winter sowed it. The monarchs came and layed their eggs on the swamp milkweed and I raised them under netting. The swamp milkweed produced so much seed that I was able to give alot away to many of my gardener friends. Alot of people are uneducated about the land that we all live on. GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[apiecemaker]

Jason Powell, the owner of Petals from the Past, (where y’all had your meet and greet last summer) does a lot of native plants. We toured the nursery last week as our field trip to celebrate finishing the Master Gardener Program. He was explaining a lot to us about growing what grows in your soil not someone else’s. Great place and great tour! He said he loves to get roses from old deserted cemeteries.(With permission) He figures if dead people can grow them, he can. 🫣That was his corny joke. 😊 I hope to see you both there this summer. Glad for the directions you’re taking on your channel. Happy gardening.👩‍🌾♥️☀️

[courtneywoolard]

The old goat wasn't hiding this time! He was sitting right next to mama hoss! Great info on native plants!

[hattiemercer]

old goat is on top of the desk thanks great show love to watch each weekend

[DownOnTheHomestead]

Great video as usual!! Old goat is on the table, enjoying some attention :)

[tommathews]

Thanks for another very interesting show! We can all not only help our land by encouraging natives but by NOT planting invasives. These have become so common and are widely used without realizing the detrimental effects these species can have. Many of the plants Southerners have grown up with are now considered invasive: Chinaberry, Bradford Pear, Popcorntree, Nandina, Chinese Privet, Autumn Olive, Mimosa, Japanese Honeysuckle, Bamboo, Nonnative Wisterias, English Ivy, among others. I was recently talking with a lady friend about some landscaping she was planning and a large hedge was in her plans. She asked "What about privet, I hear it makes a great hedge" I BEGGED her to reconsider! :)

[MynewTennesseeHome]

Our native plant group is called Tennessee Wild Ones. The Chatanooga chapter has a plant swap/sale and several other events every year. I got persimmon, paw paw, hazelnut and several things from them.
Nice to see the Old Goat standing proud front and center.
Two of my favorites that I have and encourage here is beatiful Joe Pye weed and Cardinal flower.

[lindayoung]

Iron weed is native in NE Texas. The monarchs love the gorgeous purple blooms

[michellemiller]

Wow..lettuce enjoy that home grown lettuce!! I do love your stickers that you send! That goat is enjoying his freedom on the table. Just planted and shared those beautiful onions. 👍

[billyswords]

Very interesting topic. The old goat was hard to find. He is right between y'all on the desk.

[tenderfoot]

The Old Goat is next to Momma Hoss! Love yall....cant wait to get in my garden next fall. Still recovering from my broken leg.

[jeffclawson]

I love finding native plants growing and leave them to mature and spread. The old goat was right up front this time.

[graceandfire]

Old goat is on the table and a great mascot!!🎉

[pamelaallen]

Old goat in wide open view, right on the table between Mama Hoss and Papa Hoss. Love watching the show.

[elainebouley]

I’m glad the goat is enjoying his time on the table, and not hidden 😂

[maconbacon]

The old goat is right on the desk between Sheila and Greg.
I have native azaleas in my woods. Pretty light pink flower.

[dear_prudence]

I see a goat in plain sight on the desk! :) He's being a star this week!

[katiemclain]

So happy to see HOSS getting into native plants! I became interested in them this year as well. We purchased land this year and I want to designate a good portion to natives. I'm in Alabama.