PLANT NATIVE NEBRASKA

PLANT NATIVE NEBRASKA

Learn more about planting native midwestern plants from Nebraska-based host Stephanie Barelman. If pollinator habitats, conservation, and nature-driven wonder are in your wheelhouse, this is the podcast for you. Come with us as we navigate how to make colorful spaces for humans and wildlife; and talk with experts, aspiring gardeners, and thinkers. You won't want to miss this excellent and helpful content.

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May 16, 2025 39 mins

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Patience, Mistakes, and #gardengoals

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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.

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    The Modern Gardener's Dilemma

    Turning Big Garden Plans into Small Actionable Projects

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    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 Native Plant Society, a m...

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    The Truth About Dandelions

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    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.

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    Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker ...

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    Back To Business

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    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.

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    Today's episode is sponsored by:

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    Fall in Love with Native Plants

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    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 some last-d...

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    The Dark Side of Native Plants: Fandoms, Gatekeeping, Anxiety, Pretense, and What You Can Do To Avoid Their Pitfalls

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    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.

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    Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational...

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    Rain Gardens for the Reluctant Gardener

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    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.

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    Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a mid...

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    Nebraskan Trees and Shrubs for Bored Suburbanites

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    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.

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    Stephanie Barelman is the fo...

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    Alternative Lawns: Not Your Grandmother's Turfgrass

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    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.

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    July 22, 2024 1 min

    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.

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    Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/

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    Native Plant Horticulture in Nebraska

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    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.

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    The Native Patio Garden

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    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.com/PlantNativeNebras...

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    Lessons from the Prairie

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    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.

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    Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native pla...

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    The Very Real Importance of Pollinators

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    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.

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    The Modern Botanist

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    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. 

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    Stephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native P...

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    Native Edible Plants Part 4: Nuts, Blossoms, and Even More Fruits

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    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.

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    The Prairie Herbalist

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    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.

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    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 ...

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