Episode 95: Leave the Leaves

For the annual  fall cleanup episode, Sarah and Hanna are joined by David Mizejewski, naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation, to talk about one of the simplest and most impactful garden actions: leaving the leaves. David shares the science behind this seasonal practice, the wildlife it supports, and how “messy” gardens are essential for biodiversity and climate health.We've updated our show notes template! Check it out at https://plantnebraska.org/podcastFor early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretumSend us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail.Follow us @NebraskaStatewideArboretum on Facebook and InstagramLearn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org