Discover the magic of native plants and bring your garden to life! Get your garden party started with Shubber Ali, founder of Garden for Wildlife. We’re talking with Shubber about growing native plants, how native plants support our ecosystem and what you can do to create a little wildlife sanctuary in your own backyard! Shubber Ali is the CEO of Garden for Wildlife, a program that began within the National Wildlife Federation. Garden for Wildlife allows people to make a difference for the environment by shipping plants native to their zip code that support local wildlife.   Shubber is incredibly passionate about innovation, nature and wildlife and is on a mission to get as many people as possible to help save the planet, yard by yard. Last year, Garden for Wildlife shipped over 62,000 plants across 38 states and 2,900+ cities in America. You can learn more about Garden for Wildlife and order your native plants at https://gardenforwildlife.com/ Before the interview, Bevin gives us some updates on the Small House gardens… our seeds are sprouting and some of our favorite wild foods are starting to reappear!  If you’re still shopping for seeds, check out our selection of heirloom veggies, herbs and flowers at www.smallhousefarm.com/seeds The latest issue of Mother Earth News magazine has a wonderful article from mushroom expert Erin Hamilton about cultivating morel mushrooms in the garden. You can find the article online at https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/growing-morel-mushrooms-at-home-zm0z23zatro/ Erin was on the Seeds & Weeds Podcast last summer to talk about the benefits of growing and eating mushrooms. You can find that interview at https://seedsandweedspodcast.com/erin-hamilton-mushroom-conservatory/ Bevin’s interview on the Pantry Chat podcast with Carolyn Thomas recently dropped. Bevin and Carolyn talk about the new GMO tomato and its potential ramifications for the home gardener. You can listen at https://homesteadingfamily.com/gmo-seeds/ You can support the Seeds & Weeds Podcast by joining our Patreon community for as little as $3/month! Check it out and sign up at https://www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm Connect with us! Join our special Seeds & Weeds Facebook Community! IG: @small_house_farm FB: @smallhousefarm YT: @smallhousefarm www.seedsandweedspodcast.com  Support the show The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America’s top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog. Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.com Support the show