Importance of Plant Conservation

03/15/19 • 32 min

When you're out in your garden or somewhere in nature, do you ever stop to admire the amazing diversity of plants you come across? There are countless species and varieties throughout the world that each provide something unique to the ecosystem.

Just like wildlife, plant species can also become extinct. A plant that perhaps provides shelter or food for wildlife, or maybe a life saving cure for a disease.
Plant conservationists play a key role in helping to ensure that doesn't happen.

On this #plantchat episode we discuss the importance of plant conservation with guest, Kayri Havens, Ph.D of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Our host is, Beth Tuttle, President & CEO, American Horticultural Society. Kayri is the winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2019 Liberty Hyde Bailey Award. You can read more about this prestigeous award here.

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Connect with AHS on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels.

And connect with Chris at Corona Tools to share your thoughts on this episode and provide feedback on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Growing in Containers

One of the best ways to add a pop of color to a patio, porch or deck, is with some potted plants. Growing in containers provides some great seasonal color, but also the ability to expand your garden space. On this #plantchat episode, we're thrilled to have Proven Winners' horticultural expert, Stacey Hirvela,

With so many choices in containers and plants, it's no wonder why they are so popular and found in just about every household. Whether you live in an apartment on a second story, with a balcony, or in home with a yard, there are many benefits to growing in containers.

But doing it can take a bit of skill to successfully pull off the results you want. Stacey shares her insights on the proper types of soil to use, size of the containers, proper watering, fertilizing and more, to create a horticultural masterpiece that provides endless joy, season after season. For some great container plant recipes, be sure to check out the Proven Winners online tools that will help design the perfect container.

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If you have questions about the information Stacey shares in this episode or about Proven Winners plants, connect with them on Twitter or Facebook.

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Benefits of Drip Tape Irrigation System

In the irrigation industry, equipment manufacturers are always try it improve upon technologies that conserver water. Whether it's on large scale systems for agriculture or smaller residential systems, they design them to deliver water more efficiently.

For example drip tape systems can be 95% efficient, meaning that it makes nearly every drop count. Contrast that to a standard spray irrigation system, that can be closer to 75% efficient, it become easy to see, there are be some major benefits for using a drip tape system.

Water expert and guest host is Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions and Kevin Stewart, Western Regional Sales Manager at Jain Irrigation, Inc.

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Connect with Richard Restuccia for any questions on Twitter, @H2oTrends and on the Jain Irrigation blog.

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GILN listeners are also invited to connect and grow with us in our closed Facebook group, to carry on the discussion, ask questions and engage with other like minded individuals interested in landscaping, tree care and gardening.