Why This Little-Known Plant Is A Gift to People and Wildlife

Some plants quietly impact the world around us - the natural world and the people living in it, offering food, meaning, and connection - without demanding much attention…

The serviceberry is one of them.

In this episode, I explore the deep-rooted beauty of this humble plant and what it has to offer.

The serviceberry, also known as juneberry (amongst a few other names), is a lesser-known member of the rose family. Its delicate blooms arrive just as spring settles in, and its sweet berries feed both wildlife and humans.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the serviceberry is sometimes called ‘nature’s timekeeper’.
• The origin stories behind the name ‘serviceberry’ (and its many other aliases!).
• How the serviceberry can protect your garden while supporting wildlife.
• What the serviceberry symbolizes across cultures.
• And more…

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The Serviceberry:

Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Serviceberry/uVD2EAAAQBAJ

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