We must protect what’s left of our wetlands! Michigan has such a beautiful diversity of wildlife. I wish more people realized how crucial it is for us to stop so much unnecessary development and preserve our native species!

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Very nice talk, and a lot of good points raised. I often tell folks that one of the biggest problems we face is how people are disconnected from the environment because they don't actively use the environment in ways that impact them every day. In short, we've forgotten our tribal ways that even just 50 years ago were still somewhat understood. It's a curious thing how my work studying the Traditional Trades, being a blacksmith, shows the same patterns no matter where I look. Folks didn't "tend their garden" and that has caused all manner of issues today. When we talk about "good forest relations" at the 2:51 mark, this is a great example of people forgetting that we're all natives and have tribal customs that stretch back eons. And it's not too long into the past that we still practiced these customs in significant scales. Case in point, the willow tree mentioned as one of the Keystone Species. Throughout Europe, the willow was used every day as a crop because the people used the willow to make all manner of things for the home. Willow weavers might be large industrial operations, or it might be a small cottage industry, but everywhere you turned, you saw people growing willows to be woven and they understood that the willow was critically important to them even if they didn't understand how important it was to the pollinators. When we turned our backs on this tradition because some slick talker convinced people to buy mass-produced wire and plastic contraptions, we lost all those thousands of years of generational knowledge just as we lost the huge fields of willow that were grown. Thousands of people were put out of work. Local industry collapsed. And for what? We can see a similar story in the hedgerows of Europe. Today, the environmentalists are trying to restore the hedgerows and all their talk is about how they are great for the environment, but there's never any mention of how they serve the people. Traditionally, it was the local people who tended the local hedgerows, trimming them every year on rotation to keep them in good order. And all the wood that they pulled out of the hedgerows was then used to make goods for the local customers. The "bodgers" were quite famous for their work. They tended the hedges and wild lands, keeping things clean and minimizing wildfires, while also providing all manner of goods for the homes around them. Chairs, cups, bowls, platters, troughs, hurdles, gates, fences, charcoal, firewood, the list of necessities is almost endless, and all reminding people that they were part of nature and that nature was there to provide for them as they provided for it. Today, we've all turned our backs on that idea. We don't see nature as more than a pretty thing to look at, and so it's hard to preserve it. This is why I tell people that we should both grow willow and use that willow for our homes. If we teach our kids that the willow has value outside of being pretty or beneficial to bugs, they are far more likely to care for the willow themselves. And it gives people employment. Maybe it's not a full-time job with great benefits, but if they can make a little on the side doing something that they enjoy, that's a win. We need to remember our culture and heritage, and celebrate it, if we want to make long-term gains in protecting the environment.

Good video but not relevant to mention pronouns

I keep trying to grow peanuts without luck. Any suggestions?

What a lovely Flowers Like 10 My friend thank you for good sharing. Have a good relationship 😊

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Great video!

Thank you. Very helpful.

Thank you for great video!! I’m looking to start to transition a portion of my yard from regular grass to little bluestem. I’ve purchased 6 plants Standing Ovation. I don’t think seed is an option for that variety so my strategy is to divide them up every spring to double the number of plants and lawn space each year. Is there an easier way without buying more plants? They can get experience. Any advice (please)?

This is a nice refresher, esp. this time of year. And Megan (sp?) is adorable! Helpful/professional, as well. Many thanks MBG!

Quite enjoyed the video. It was a nice refresher from back when I learned all this stuff from a volunteer group-class there (back then I was with the native plants group, now I'm more on the burn crew | Look for the tall guy with the Aussie fedora). Very informative, and easy to understand. Thank you. :) *Do not continue reading this comment though, if you aren't yet able to handle constructive criticism ;).* - - - - - I'm addressing the rest of this comment to any students learning film/video production, and specifically sound design in an effort to improve your 'game' on future projects. The video is great as is, don't get me wrong. I'm just trying to help you elevate your abilities for next time. I wanted to give a tiny bit of constructive criticism about the intro. I enjoyed the little bit of guitar during the main explanation as it helped me focus in a bit better. It was at a really good volume level (which is sadly lacking in a lot of vids out there), AND added a bit of charm to the whole thing. It was however, very-slightly distracting, while Megan was setting up the list of things we viewers needed for the project during the intro. There are two approaches I think could have worked, and they're both very different solutions: First way, would be to just kind of fade in the guitar after the intro (or keep it in, but even quieter at the start), so we have a moment or two to process the list, before getting into the explanation. It leaves the audio as more of a background element, and doesn't draw attention away from the speaker. This would be kind of a minimum-impact approach, and would keep the focus on information. The second approach, would be to keep it as is, but add an additional ding, cartoonish pop, or silly-ish beep when each item on the list pops on the screen. Since we're talking about seeds, a 'pop' would probably work best, because it puts in mind the seeds popping in the ground, or seedlings popping out of the ground. Think whimsical, but not comical, if that makes sense. Make it a little louder than the guitar, but still no louder than the speaker though. This approach would help the brain say, "ah, that's an important part, save that", and has an additional effect of holding the attention of somewhat younger audiences, just a tiny bit longer. Problem is, now that you've added SFX to the video, you might have to consider a few other small sound cues you could put in at other places too for consistency. And that in itself can be a little distracting, and add a few hours work to the process. Note: I only have knowledge on what is good practice, and what the software used, CAN do. I do not know HOW exactly to actually do it. My old Associate degree was focused on web design, and we only had to learn capabilities of general computing back then, if it wasn't directly associated with designing web pages. The Degree is LONG obsoleted. KZbin was barely up-and-coming-tech during my first semesters, and I graduated before Cascading Style Sheets were even a thing... Who knows how many other advances have happened since then. lol *All that just to say:* While I know what can be done, and all the 'design' aspects of my schooling are what stuck; I am no real authority in the matter, and you should take my advice with a grain of salt. So you students just keep doing what you are doing, and you'll have great success. :) And any faculty/professors reading this far? Thank you for all you do too. None of you were my professor, but I appreciate all the work educators have to put in regarding these things. :D

Easy from seed and long lasting.

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Beautiful, I'm an alum and have been coming to the peony garden since I was a kid. Will always be a special place.

I love this analogy! Thanks for recognizing May is Mental Health Awareness month.

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Can we propagate this through seeds?.. new friend here sir..

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the flowers are stunning, hard to capture with a camera well

Thanks just planted this today. Love natives!

Dope

Wow.. beautiful Satsuki Azalea bonsai my friend

They’re all beautiful, David. Thank you for the tour.

Вауууу 😍 это нечто волшебно. Представляю как там пахнет. Сколько усилий приложено к созданию этого шедевра.

New sub really nice stuff!

Will these bloom nicely in full shade?

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Thank you for making my day lovely.

OH WILL, this a wonderful treat! thanks so much.

how sweet!

What a wonderful and delightful Santa, bringing magical messages of love and hope. Absolutely charming!

Awww, I love mustelids!

This is fun will be making some thank u

Can't hear a word she says!!! 😡

Yes one of my favorite trees also .I have made a couple Bonsai out of a ginkgo tree.i can't wait until the Botanical gardens is open to the public again

Needs better audio, and too much wind noise

Great initiative to connect formal gardens with edible gardens and increase awareness about food.

Love the gardens. Would prefer the camera-man to move slower please!

Keep calm and water your garden haha! =P Thanks for the video!

Beautiful, Bob! Especially the rooftop garden. You have lots to enjoy in retirement.

I don't believe the shady white flower was mentioned! Is it Canada anemone (Anemone canadensis)?

Thank you for sharing your lovely yard. It's an inspiration to incorporate more native and prairie plants in every landscape. Very serene.

Great video!!!!!😆😎😁 1st like here!

Awesome Channel. dream big! stay connected xD

Wow that fast growing