Why This Little-Known Plant Is A Gift to People and Wildlife

Some plants quietly impact the world around us - the natural world and the people living in it, offering food, meaning, and connection - without demanding much attention…The serviceberry is one of them.In this episode, I explore the deep-rooted beauty of this humble plant and what it has to offer.The serviceberry, also known as juneberry (amongst a few other names), is a lesser-known member of the rose family. Its delicate blooms arrive just as spring settles in, and its sweet berries feed both wildlife and humans.In this episode, we cover:Why the serviceberry is sometimes called ‘nature’s timekeeper’.The origin stories behind the name ‘serviceberry’ (and its many other aliases!).How the serviceberry can protect your garden while supporting wildlife.What the serviceberry symbolizes across cultures.And more…If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to Plant Connection on your favourite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MOREFollow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootstemleafblog/Root Stem Leaf - https://www.rootstemleaf.com/ The Serviceberry:Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Serviceberry/uVD2EAAAQBAJLISTENPlant Connection - https://plant-connection.captivate.fm Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZDb9ovKXRTomKYnyqF8Rv Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-connection/id1801774758