The Vision
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Gardening is a common vocation and pastime again.
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Gardeners can easily find lots of native plants from nearby independent growers and retailers.
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Homeowners choose to integrate native plants into their outdoor spaces because they realize their value and beauty.
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We share our land with the vibrant plants and animals of Maryland.
The Mission
In order to make my vision a reality, I've created Vibrant Gardening LLC, a mission-driven business to:
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Educate and Inspire a Generation of Native Gardeners
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Teach homeowners and organizations how to best steward their land.​
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Shorten the learning curve for new native gardeners​​.
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Spread practical and fact-based gardening knowledge.
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Tell the stories of our plants and animals.
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Fill in the Gaps for Residential Wildlife Gardening Projects​
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Provide gardeners with services including:
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Consultation & Design
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Project Management
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Native Plant Sourcing and Delivery
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Stewardship Support
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Meet gardeners where they are, offering as many or as few services as needed.
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Help homeowners and organizations unblock their gardening projects by connecting them with existing commercial, non-profit, local, and state resources.
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​Support the Growing Native Plant Supply Chain
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Develop relationships with growers in Maryland selling straight-species native plants.
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Where feasible, learn plant provenance and integrate local ecotype material into projects, encouraging their cultivation and sale.
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Generate revenue for ecologically-minded growers to ensure that native plant horticulture matures as a commercial enterprise and is rewarding for those investing their time and labor.
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Foster Stewardship and Community
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Put stewardship first when planning new projects, to ensure precious time, energy, and plant material are not ​wasted.
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Connect local gardeners with one another for peer support, mentorship, knowledge sharing, plant sharing, and fellowship.
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Get More Native Plants in the Ground
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And make sure they have stewards to watch over them.