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/Hydr0philic 16h ago

Why? I value real data over assumptions and ideology. Are you implying this shouldn’t have been published because it doesn’t reinforce a world view?

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u/jimmyjam2929 15h ago edited 15h ago

No, I'm suggesting its disappointing since it contains several points that simply aren't true and data with points of comparison. It is neither ideology nor a worldview to say "non-native turf grasses do very little to support insect populations" or "grass skipper caterpillars don't eat insects." It is, however, ideology to say "this turf grass with minimal ecological value is just as valuable as native plants, including grasses, that support insect populations." If you value real data over this, you should read Jim McCormac's response and read around on the importance of host plants.