Smarty Plants

Author: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Smarty Plants is a podcast exploring invasive insects and noxious weeds that threaten Minnesotas natural and agricultural resources. Experts from the MDAs Plant Protection Division cover important topics engaging the public in efforts to protect our environment.  
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Language: en-us

Genres: Home & Garden, Leisure, Nature, Science

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Bee the Change
Episode 20
Monday, 23 February, 2026

Having a perfectly manicured lawn in your front yard is often a goal for many homeowners. But all that freshly mowed grass doesn't make a great habitat for Minnesota’s pollinators. Dan Shaw and Erin Loeffler join us from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to discuss pollinators and the Lawns to Legumes program. This program is helping the public rebuild pollinator habitats in Minnesota. Listen in to find out how you can Bee the Change. Smarty Plants is a podcast of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Visit www.mda.state.mn.us/plants-insects/smarty-plants for more episodes. Look for a new episode of Smarty Plants every month.