EPISODE 3: Planting Native Species

23/11/2025 1h 8min
EPISODE 3:  Planting Native Species

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 Native species of plants are a multi-layered gift to the ecosystem.  Not only are they hardy and resilient, but they also support soil life, insects, and songbirds.  In this episode, your hosts (David and Kris) will interview Chris & Christie Leibner from Wild Garden Co.  Chris and Christie specialize in Florida native plants and garden design, and have served many families in Central Florida by integrating natives into the food forest and home landscape.   This episode will focus on each of our favorite “native forward” plants that we suggest people integrate into their food systems.  So, if you are looking for our favorite recommendations – this episode will give you plenty.   This episode will cover some powerhouse natives spanning multiple layers of the food forest, including top story trees, bushes, flowering plants, vines, and more!  Get ready to take notes, because you might learn about a new plant or two to add to your shopping list.