In this talk, I’ll be exploring the benefits and how-to’s of introducing native plants to the home landscape (including yards, balconies, patios), with a focus on easy-to-grow species for conditions from shade to sun, dry to moist. I’ll also present native alternatives to the familiar flowers introduced from elsewhere that often fill our gardens, demonstrating how we can achieve the same beauty in our landscapes but with enhanced ecological value for birds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects.