Ash Burkowski - The Joys and Benefits of Native Plants

06/11/2025 17 min
Ash Burkowski - The Joys and Benefits of Native Plants

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Episode Synopsis

August 4, 2024Ash Burkowski, from Friends of the Living Prairie Museum, will provide an overview on why native plants are something to consider and pay attention to, including their environmental and horticultural benefits. They will discuss how natural prairies are important for climate change, preserving endangered species, and providing a way for gardeners to have a low-maintenance landscape. They will briefly discuss some plants that are great to start gardening with, and discuss some of the relationships between endangered species and their host plants.