Selecting Native Plants for Your Garden

Join us for an informative, in-person session that explores how to select and combine native plants for your landscape. We’ll guide you through the "why" behind successful planting and help you evaluate specific species to find the best matches for your unique garden environment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, let’s grow something beautiful together.

• How do I make sure that I'm choosing plants and trees that are native to here?
• How do I figure out which native plants and trees will thrive in my garden?
• How do I select plants that provide food, shelter, and nesting material for local birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife?
• Why is height and spread important?
• What is "grouping plants," and how do I do it?

Jim Hawk is a longtime community advocate and educator who is following his passion for gardening with native plants and trees. Over the past 20 years, his love and relationship with natives has grown and today he is the Project Director for shortmeadow37206. He is working to establish an urban native wildflower sanctuary in the heart of East Nashville and helping residents across the metropolitan area cultivate their own native wildflower sanctuaries. In addition to teaching classes, Jim also offers native garden consulting and coaching.

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