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New Guide Helps Identify Native Trees, Shrubs for the Garden

Why native trees and plants not only look good but are better for local wildlife.

08/01/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

New Guide Helps Identify Native Trees, Shrubs for the Garden

Clip: 8/1/2017 | 6m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

Why native trees and plants not only look good but are better for local wildlife.

In 2011, Charlotte Adelman co-authored “The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants” to help people identify and choose native plants. Now she’s back with a companion work, and joins us in discussion.

08/01/2017 | Rating NR

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