The Plot

The Plot

Exploring sustainable gardening and conservation through lively interviews, public garden spotlights, and simple, actionable steps—helping you grow a more verdant world.

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Plant SpotlightPlant Spotlight
Royal Catchfly: An Introduction

Royal Catchfly: An Introduction

We're all friends of Dionysus

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
On Focus: Choices in the Garden

On Focus: Choices in the Garden

Opportunity, Power, and Sunflowers

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
Gardening Under Skies of Smoke

Gardening Under Skies of Smoke

Canadian wildfires, Sweet Fern, Plant conferences

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
The Lazy Gardener's Guide to August

The Lazy Gardener's Guide to August

What to do when you're over the heat.

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
Have You Ever Taken a Bath in a Forest?

Have You Ever Taken a Bath in a Forest?

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Mindfulness, Crash Course Botany

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
5 Gardens to Visit Before the World Ends

5 Gardens to Visit Before the World Ends

Bucket list gardens, Dutch Push Hoes, and bread

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
Garden SpotlightGarden Spotlight
Let's Tour the Allen Centennial Garden!

Let's Tour the Allen Centennial Garden!

Queen Anne, planting in July, and pests

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
Three Native Plants You Need to Know

Three Native Plants You Need to Know

My favorites, patio design progress, and stuff to do.

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
EventsEvents
Get Outside: Botanical Events in July

Get Outside: Botanical Events in July

Let's chat amongst the coneflowers

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
DIYDIY
Build a Toad Abode 🐸

Build a Toad Abode 🐸

Toad abodes, humidity, and sowing natives

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
Tea SessionTea Session
Three Unforgivable Garden Mistakes 💀

Three Unforgivable Garden Mistakes 💀

Hostas, Giant Foundation Plants, and Broad Lawns

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
Planting GuidePlanting Guide
Native June Blooms for Your Garden

Native June Blooms for Your Garden

Native June blooms, crops to sow now, Seed Bombs

Ken Welch
Ken Welch
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