Plant Rescue

Real estate development doesn't have to kill native wild plants and other valuable plants. Research laws in your state and learn how to save these natural resources.

In Michigan, the number of native plants being buried under bulldozers is decreasing, thanks to the Cranbrook wildflower rescue committee. Over the last 25 years that the members have been saving plants, they've learned a lot and offer these tips for people wishing to start similar rescue programs in their areas:

For anybody who's interested in starting a program, find out your state laws for rescuing plants. In Michigan, for instance, you have to get signed permission from the developers or the property owner to take the plants. Also, if you are a member of a nonprofit organization, you must have a goal in mind for where to plant the rescued plants. They could be transplanted to a community garden, and some end up in private gardens as well.

After they're dug up, the plants need to be organized in boxes or placed in bags for transport.

Guests
Saida Marlarney
Volunteer
Wildflower Rescue Committee of Cranbrook
380 Lone Pine Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
Phone: 248-645-3147
Also in this Episode

Rebecca's Garden : Episode REB-621
•	Designing Annual Beds
•	Rhubarb Recipes
•	Plant Rescue
•	Pruning Roses