# 'Pocket gardens' give native plants a place to thrive in cities

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-05-15T08:45:35+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kuow.org/stories/pocket-gardens-give-native-plants-a-place-to-thrive-in-cities
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Duration seconds: 167

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"Pocket gardens" of native plant species are becoming more common in urban areas. We tag along with a volunteer tending to tiny gardens in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood.

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