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Doug Tallamy Bringing Nature HomeDoug Tallamy is one of my heroes of Ecosystem Gardening, due in large part to his groundbreaking book, Bringing Nature Home. This book should be read by every homeowner or land manager with an interest in supporting wildlife on your property. He makes an incredible argument as to why native plants play such a crucial role in wildlife conservation.

Listen as Doug Tallamy talks about sustaining wildlife on your property in Timber Press’s new podcast series:

Part 1: The Crisis facing wildlife populations, how you can help, why insects are our friends

Part 2: How to choose the best native plants

Part 3: What constitutes a native plant, the spread of invasive plants, herbicides, and organic gardening

Part 4: How to make a difference in the world by choosing the best plants

Part 5: Choosing the best plants to replace your lawn; the most destructive landscaping practice; the difference between native and invasive insects

I’d love to know what you think of any of these interviews, Doug Tallamy’s book, Bringing Nature Home, or the argument in favor of native plants. Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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    About Carole Sevilla Brown

    Carole Sevilla Brown is a Conservation Biologist who firmly believes that wildlife conservation begins in your own back yard. Carole is an author, educator, speaker, and passionate birder, butterfly watcher,  and naturalist who travels around the country teaching people to garden sustainably, conserve natural resources, and create welcoming habitat for wildlife so that you will attract more birds, butterflies, pollinators and other wildlife.. She gardens for wildlife in Philadelphia, zone 6b, and created the philosophy of Ecosystem Gardening. Watch for her book Ecosystem Gardening, due out soon. Carole is managing editor of  Beautiful Wildlife Garden, and also  Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens. Follow Carole on twitter, @CB4wildlife and on Google+

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    1. Alison Kerr says:
      11/05/2009 at 7:34 pm

      Carole, the link to part 2 of Doug Tallamy’s Podcast isn’t working. Thought you’d want to know!
      .-= Alison Kerr´s last post ..Ten Tricks to Get Kids Outdoors =-.

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    2. Ellen Sousa says:
      11/06/2009 at 8:23 am

      100% agreed, this book is a must-read!

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    3. Tom says:
      12/11/2009 at 11:07 pm

      One thing I’ve always been intrigued by is the order of nature, and how delicately it’s all balanced. One thing can cause a domino effect on so many others. Great posts here!

      Reply

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