Grab your trowel—it’s time to dig into the world of plants. Gardening expert Lorraine Johnson joins Michelle to share the benefits of native plants, which not only look great but have best adapted to the tricky growing conditions of cottage country. Then we’ll listen to an essay about one of the most delicious native plants: blueberries.
Special thanks to:
Lorraine Johnson, cultivation activist
Articles referenced:
“Summertime Blues” by Charles Wilkins (Cottage Life magazine, July/August 1994)
“The Natural Garden” by Lorraine Johnson, a four-part series:
“Native Intelligence” by Lorraine Johnson (Cottage Life magazine, April/May 2003)
“Ground Rules” by Lorraine Johnson (Cottage Life magazine, June 2003)
“The Wild Bunch” by Lorraine Johnson (Cottage Life magazine, August 2003)
“Going to Seed” by Lorraine Johnson (Cottage Life magazine, October 2003)
Sources:
For more information on Lorraine Johnson, visit her website. To learn more about the importance of native plants, visit networkofnature.org.
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