Birds need insects to eat and to feed to their young. Insects need plants -- often very specific plants. The practice of gardening with non-native plants has interrupted eons of evolution that have formed critical relationships that support native insects and birds. Turner’s talk will emphasize the importance of restoring native plants to the garden to attract native insects and birds. The program will address which plants to place in different types of gardens, and which specific plants attract certain bird species.
Turner is a certified Master Gardener, consultant, educator, and designer based in Washington, Maine. She specializes in heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable and flower seedlings, as well as native perennials, shrubs, and trees. She grows for FedCo seeds.
This talk is part of the Spring Lecture Series at Merryspring, sponsored by The First. Admission to Tuesday Talks is free for members of Merryspring, with a nominal fee of $5 for non-members.
Merryspring is a member-supported, non-profit nature education center and park located at the end of Conway Road just off Rt. 1 by the Hannaford shopping plaza in Camden.
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