The growing interest in native landscaping among Wisconsinites has sparked a surge in options for purchasing low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and beneficial plants. According to Amy Staffen, Conservation Biologist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the enthusiasm for native plants has led to significant developments in the availability of these essential green elements.

"Nine new native plant nurseries have been added to the list maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources since 2021, and the number of native plant sales offered by nonprofits has doubled in a few short years," remarked Staffen. She maintains the DNR's list of Wisconsin Native Plant Nurseries and other resources on the DNR's Plant Native Plants to Help Nature web page.

Staffen attributes this surge in interest to a growing awareness of the importance of supporting pollinators and wildlife. "People are really getting the message that pollinators need our help, and birds too," she stated. “With a multitude of benefits associated with native plants, including providing crucial food sources and habitats for wildlife, Wisconsinites are increasingly embracing native landscaping as a way to connect with nature and contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts.”

The growing interest in native landscaping among Wisconsinites has sparked a surge in options for purchasing low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and beneficial plants. According to Amy Staffen, Conservation Biologist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the enthusiasm for native plants has led to significant developments in the availability of these essential green elements.
"Nine new native plant nurseries have been added to the list maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources since 2021, and the number of native plant sales offered by nonprofits has doubled in a few short years," remarked Staffen. She maintains the DNR's list of <a href="https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65e0e1f1a5c8b20a7a360596&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwidnr.widen.net%2Fs%2Frfsbfc22w6%2Fnh0698&amp;w=63a3900acdbabb1cac3dad55&amp;c=b_65e0aa45bfd4b34ce8d5a0dd&amp;l=en-US&amp;s=MPuwo17mB8Iw9TIJbdNdhnkFSW8%3D">Wisconsin Native Plant Nurseries</a> and other resources on the <a href="https://a1e0.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=65e0e1f1a5c8b20a7a360596&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdnr.wisconsin.gov%2Ftopic%2Fendangeredresources%2Fnativeplants&amp;w=63a3900acdbabb1cac3dad55&amp;c=b_65e0aa45bfd4b34ce8d5a0dd&amp;l=en-US&amp;s=AI1KgFTAjqQb1CDKBRKkGGput3A%3D">DNR's Plant Native Plants to Help Nature</a> web page.
Staffen attributes this surge in interest to a growing awareness of the importance of supporting pollinators and wildlife. "People are really getting the message that pollinators need our help, and birds too," she stated. “With a multitude of benefits associated with native plants, including providing crucial food sources and habitats for wildlife, Wisconsinites are increasingly embracing native landscaping as a way to connect with nature and contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts.”

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Daily audio and podcasts from the Mid-West Farm Report Madison!

Daily audio and podcasts from the Mid-West Farm Report Madison!

Advertisement