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Growing native gardens: An introductory guide with Plantas Nativa of Bellingham

Advice and resources for cultivating a pollinator-friendly garden

False lily of the valley line a shelf May 10 at Plantas Nativa, a native plant nursery in downtown Bellingham. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)
By Cocoa Laney Lifestyle Editor
Native gardens have a wealth of benefits: They're biologically adapted to the local environment, need less water than lawns and do not require fertilizer. Wildflowers support important pollinators like butterflies and bumblebees, while native plants can even help prevent erosion and air pollution.  But despite these benefits, just one in four consumer gardeners intentionally seek out native plants — and learning how to select and care for them can feel overwhelming. To learn more about

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