December Tap Talk: Getting Started with Native Plants
Sun, Dec 21
|Amherst
Learn about why native plants are important for our ecosystem, how to prepare your garden for planting, and the different ways you can convert your lawn to a native garden.


Time & Location
Dec 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Amherst, 351 Allen St, Amherst, WI 54406, USA
Guests
About the event
Winter is the perfect time to start thinking about next year's garden plans. Join Amanda Barth, owner of Lucky Bird Natives, LCC, for an accessible introduction to starting native plants and preparing your garden for planting. They’ll demystify seed stratification with practical methods, cover the basics on establishing new garden beds, in addition to the ecological benefits of incorporating native species into your landscape. Whether you’re new to native gardening or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to get started.
Amanda Barth is the owner of Lucky Bird Natives LLC, a Stevens Point nursery dedicated to growing native plants from seed and helping others create ecologically rich gardens. They manage all aspects of nursery production, native garden design, and installation, with focus on making native gardening approachable for everyone. Prior to founding Lucky Bird Natives, Amanda served as the greenhouse manager at West Virginia…
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