Why are native species important, and why should you have them in your garden?

Native plants are plants that occur naturally in the location where they evolved. It is important to plant native species to maintain and restore biodiversity in the region. Species native to an area have adapted to the local environmental conditions. 

To see what native species are planted in the Corner Garden join the crowd-sourced nature logging site iNaturalist. While you are there, follow cornergardener and join the Corner Garden Project to add your own observations and follow the observations of others.