Native Plants - Speaker: Lisa Kuder
The Somerset County Garden Club kicked off its fall programming with an informative and inspiring presentation by Lisa Kuder, author of the Maryland Native Plant Guide: Coastal Plain Region.
Lisa is the University of Maryland Extension representative for the Maryland Native Plants Program, a collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Native Plant Society, and the University of Maryland Extension.
With a diverse background in science education, applied research, and entrepreneurship, Lisa focuses on practical strategies for creating sustainable, resilient landscapes. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and dual Master of Science degrees in Environmental Biology and Entomology.
Read more about Lisa here.
Lisa shared insights into the importance of this new guide, the research behind its publication, and the many ways native plants contribute to healthy landscapes and support local wildlife. She also offered practical ideas for incorporating native plants into our own gardens. An ideal ratio is to have a 70% native/30% non-native balance in one's gardens.
We are grateful to Lisa and the team of professionals who collaborated on this valuable resource and shared their knowledge with us. A special thank-you to Antioch Church in Princess Anne for graciously hosting our program!
We’re looking forward to a wonderful season of learning, growing, and gardening together!
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