tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post1902028906173414047..comments2024-03-26T12:12:09.501-04:00Comments on Florida Native Plant Society Blog: Natives:The REAL Right PlantsFlorida Native Plant Societyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00395935687729160107noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-9297110711389286232010-10-16T11:18:03.939-04:002010-10-16T11:18:03.939-04:00I couldn't agree more, Sue and thanks for link...I couldn't agree more, Sue and thanks for linking to the beautifulwildlifegarden.com blog Hopefully the more we get the word out, the more people will begin to understand.Lorethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987742935711620772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-50301237107587547222010-10-13T07:59:50.368-04:002010-10-13T07:59:50.368-04:00You will be glad to have read Tallamy's book. ...You will be glad to have read Tallamy's book. Not only full of fascinating facts, but also of hope for efforts of individuals. He has lectured widely since the book came out, to professional and amateur organizations both here and in Canada.<br />sueFlorida Native Plant Societyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395935687729160107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-75943841267143723302010-10-13T07:48:56.792-04:002010-10-13T07:48:56.792-04:00Here's a response from Mike Thomas:
"Mos...Here's a response from Mike Thomas:<br /><br />"Most of the IFAS folks I know support natives, but I suspect there is not the money to research natives as much as for more commercial non-natives, so naturally they gravitate that way. Maybe FNPS could suggest additions to IFAS to add to the list. Preferably with 300 dpi photos and characterization."<br /><br />The old story--Follow the Money! We, as Florida's gardeners and landscapers, could create a huge demand for natives so money can be made. <br /><br />Thanks again Mike for chatting with us and getting the conversation started.Ginny Stibolthttp://www.transplantedgardener.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189043384158652063.post-51619392500830366172010-10-13T00:56:28.821-04:002010-10-13T00:56:28.821-04:00You've piqued my interest. I'm going to re...You've piqued my interest. I'm going to read Tallamy's book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com