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Ecotype Seeds

Local seeds produce more resilient and vibrant plants.

08/30/2022 | Rating TV-G

Virginia Home Grown

Ecotype Seeds

Clip: Season 22 Episode 6 | 3m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Local seeds produce more resilient and vibrant plants.

Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger, professor at Bridgewater College, explains the value of growing from native seeds and shares some favorite pollinator plants she grows at home. Featured on VHG episode 2206; August 2022.

08/30/2022 | Rating TV-G

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