The surge of interest in native plants is a welcome development for gardeners interested in supporting pollinators and wildlife. Whether we’re trying to attract birds and butterflies, to provide habitat for at-risk native pollinators and other wildlife, or to increase biodiversity for garden health and resilience, native plants are in demand. For many gardeners the world of native plants represents a fork in the road of their gardening journey. Becoming a native plant gardener is far more than just buying different species—it’s a new way of thinking about what makes a garden healthy, beautiful, and even useful.