When it comes down to it, cultivated spaces are determined by your gardening goals. Whether you're planting to reduce the size of your lawn, support wildlife, or perhaps for aesthetic reasons - there's a native plant for that!

In this educational episode, artist and self-proclaimed “native plant nerd”, Cydney Ross explores unique plant palettes for the home garden. In part one, they explore native plants that fit the “Cottagecore” to “Goth” aesthetics. This light-hearted yet informative presentation is a creative way to learn about Midwestern native plants and determine your gardening goals.