This month on The Plantastic Podcast, I interview Mary Phillips who leads the Garden for Wildlife and Certified Wildlife Habitat programs as an ambassador for native plants with the National Wildlife Federation. We had a wide-ranging discussion on welcoming birds, insects, and other creatures into gardens. Mary shared about lessons learned coming from a communication background, how individuals or communities can plant better for wildlife, the importance of keystone plant species, and some of her favorite animals to see in the garden.