[PCA] NEWS: Native plants thrive in SDSU's expanding McCrory Gardens

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

For those who noticed a disconnect between the title and content of this 
article, here's some feedback I just sent to the author...

Dear Ms. Weinstein,

It might interest you to know that your May 3, 2011, article in 
ArgusLeader.com, entitled "Native plants thrive in SDSUs expanding McCrory 
Gardens," is generating a bit of discussion on the native plant listserve 
for the national Plant Conservation Alliance. 

This is a touching story about a man's connection with plants. However, 
the article implies that native plants are anything hardy to South Dakota 
and several photos feature species of Eurasian origin. Certainly many 
non-native species have become naturalized and are as much a part of our 
collective heritage as natives. But, it is inappropriate to confuse the 
public about what is and is not native.  "Native" is used as a buzzword 
more and more today and it's misapplication devalues our own native 
species. Please consider this friendly input when writing future articles.

Sincerely, 
Patricia 

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group

Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants.
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal>





"Steve Windhager" <swindhager at sbbg.org> 
Sent by: native-plants-bounces at lists.plantconservation.org
05/05/2011 12:46 PM

To
"Cynthia Maguire" <cynthia.maguire at verizon.net>, "James Trager" 
<James.Trager at mobot.org>, "Olivia Kwong" <plant at plantconservation.org>, 
<native-plants at lists.plantconservation.org>
cc

Subject
Re: [PCA] NEWS: Native plants thrive in SDSU's expanding McCrory Gardens






Or anywhere else where native plants are valued.
 
Steve Windhager, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
1212 Mission Canyon Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-4726 ext 123
swindhager at sbbg.org
www.sbbg.org
 
 
From: native-plants-bounces at lists.plantconservation.org 
[mailto:native-plants-bounces at lists.plantconservation.org] On Behalf Of 
Cynthia Maguire
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 7:38 AM
To: 'James Trager'; 'Olivia Kwong'; 
native-plants at lists.plantconservation.org
Subject: Re: [PCA] NEWS: Native plants thrive in SDSU's expanding McCrory 
Gardens
 
I must say that I agree with James. This doesn?t fit the definition of 
?native? that we use in Texas.
 
Cynthia Maguire
2011 President, NPSOT
 
The mission of the Native Plant Society of Texas is to promote the 
conservation, research and utilization
of the native plants and plant habitats of Texas, through education, 
outreach and example.
www.npsot.org
 
-----Original Message-----
From: native-plants-bounces at lists.plantconservation.org 
[mailto:native-plants-bounces at lists.plantconservation.org] On Behalf Of 
James Trager
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 10:00 AM
To: Olivia Kwong; native-plants at lists.plantconservation.org
Subject: Re: [PCA] NEWS: Native plants thrive in SDSU's expanding McCrory 
Gardens
 
The article defines "native" as plants hardy in South Dakota, and is
accompanied by pictures and examples of plants of Eurasian origin. 
Putting it politely: Not exactly fitting my definition of native.
 
James C. Trager, Ph. D.
Biologist - Naturalist
Shaw Nature Reserve
P.O. Box 38
Gray Summit MO 63039
636-451-3512 ext. 6002
 
-----Original Message-----
From: native-plants-bounces at lists.plantconservation.org
[mailto:native-plants-bounces at lists.plantconservation.org] On Behalf Of
Olivia Kwong
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 8:24 AM
To: native-plants at lists.plantconservation.org
Subject: [PCA] NEWS: Native plants thrive in SDSU's expanding McCrory
Gardens
 
http://www.argusleader.com/article/20110503/LIFE/105030310/1004/Native-plants-thrive-SDSU-s-expanding-McCrory-Gardens 

 
Native plants thrive in SDSU's expanding McCrory Gardens
Visitors center will be added to student-built structures, arboretum
12:00 AM, May. 3, 2011
Written by Dorene Weinstein
 
BROOKINGS - Every morning at dawn, Felix Hsia could be found in McCrory 
Gardens.
 
He was bent down, cultivating or sitting in silence watching the sun
rise.
 
See the link above for the full article text.
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