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What's All the Fuss About Native Species?
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What's All the Fuss About Native Species?

Conservation groups recommend we aim for 70% native species in our gardens, but don't be discouraged; any number is still better than zero.

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Jennifer Deeks
Apr 24, 2024
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Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly milkweed. Photo taken in my garden last summer - Jennifer Deeks.

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Lately, it feels like we’ve been pummeled with webinars, articles, and events touting “Native Plants This!” and “Pollinators That!” I’ve found there to be some pushback from traditional gardeners who are happy with the status quo and are n…

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Jennifer is the owner and operator of "Jenny's Farm", a small gardening company based in Owen Sound. She earned a diploma in horticulture from the University of Guelph and is a Master Gardener with the Grey County Master Gardeners.
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