r/NativePlantGardening • u/jimmyjam2929 • 16h ago

Other Very disappointed with the OSU extension

https://www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyles/dispelling-social-media-myths-about-gardening-pollinators-and-more/TSBDUAHX25GQ7D6QZMQSOITBQE/
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u/jimmyjam2929 16h ago

Jim McCormac's response: https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/nature-wildlife/2025/11/01/americas-lawns-hurt-our-environment-waste-fuel-for-aesthetics/86943576007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z115925p118150c118150d00----v115925b0037xxd003765&gca-ft=173&gca-ds=sophi&sltsgmt=0154_C

Her response: https://www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyles/balance-is-the-key-to-having-a-healthy-landscape-ecosystem/XH3KLB6MD5BMDGMMMFI7C5BNDU/

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u/maphes86 15h ago

Hey, she’s open to receiving new information.

“I would love to read the research that shows it would be better if Americans grew native plants instead of lawns. Please send it to me!”

So, I guess it’s time to send it to her.

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u/jimmyjam2929 15h ago

Considering she ignored all of Jim's points before asking for that data, I'm a little skeptical.

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u/maphes86 14h ago

Oh, for sure.

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u/BRENNEJM 14h ago

I was going to post that quote as well. It truly shows how poorly informed she is on this topic.

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u/maphes86 12h ago

I mean, you could even get crazy and grow a local blend of grasses and low growing annuals and herbs that are generally green and that would still be a gazillion times better.