Ep 195 Jaclyn Crupi - Getting messy outside for birds, bees & butterflies (+ anything else that wants to move in!)

 Spring is peeking through here in Southern Australia, and today we’re heading into the garden — but not just for veggies. We’re going a little wild for the birds, bees, and butterflies. Our guest, Jaclyn Crupi, lifelong gardener and many times author, grew up with her nonna and nonno’s hands-in-the-dirt wisdom. These days, she’s transformed her patch beyond just a productive veggie garden into a thriving sanctuary that welcomes not just humans, but insects, birds, fungi — the whole backyard ecosystem. Whether you’ve got a big block, a small suburban yard, or even just a balcony, Jaclyn’s here to share how messy gardening and even a ‘lizard lounge’ can turn any space into a refuge for wildlife.We chat about why those with their hands in the dirt are  leaving a legacy, telling  stories though our gardening & why we need messy gardens now more than ever.Links to find Jaclynhttps://www.jaclyncrupi.com/Loved this ep? Try another:Natasha Morgan shares her oak and Monkey Puzzle lifePod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs    Discount Code: Future5Support the ShowCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters, Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togethernessWe chatted about:Gardeners leaving legacies for future generationsEmbracing messy spacesLetting go of curationTransitioning our mindsetGardens as analogies for lifeThe importance of biodiversitySupport the show