Hi, everybody. I'm Joe Lampel, the Joe behind Joe Gardner, and welcome to the Joe Gardner Show.

Today's guest is someone who's helping us see our gardens in a whole new way, not just as places we design for beauty and productivity, but is living, breathing ecosystems that can support far more life than we might realize.

Sean McCoschum is the author of Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening.

It's a book that challenges the conventional idea of what a well-kept garden should look like

and instead invites us to work with nature, not against it, to create spaces that are vibrant,

resilient, and full of life.

In this conversation, we're digging into what it really means to

garden with wildlife in mind, from creating layered habitats and supporting biodiversity, to

rethinking some of the habits and expectations that may actually be working against the very

nature we're trying to attract. And if you've ever wondered how to make your garden not just a place you enjoy, but a

place that truly gives back to pollinators, birds, beneficial insects, and the broader ecosystem,

this episode is going to open your eyes to what's possible right outside your door. So let's get

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