00:33
Introduction of gardening and the importance of native plants for the ecosystem, particularly in shaded areas.
00:59
Explanation of how native plants are foundation for food webs and the relationship to insect larvae and birds.
01:55
Mention of vegetables, fruits, and berries that can be grown in the shade, including the speaker’s experience in a community garden.
02:08
The speaker starts discussing an 800 square foot area used for shade planting after clearing poison ivy and other plants.
04:01
The speaker talks about different plants, starting with Actaea pachypoda (Doll's Eyes) and its significance for insects and shade tolerance.
10:04
The speaker mentions Actaea racemosa (Black Cohosh) and its attractive
flowers and scent.
11:11
Discussion of Allium tricoccum (Ramps), their edibility, and their overharvesting.
12:11
Anemone Canadensis (Canada Anemone) is touched upon, its attractive flowers and insect relationships.
13:37
The speaker covers Aquilegia Canadensis (Native Columbine), including its unique flower shape.
14:33
The video mentions Aralia nudicaulis (Wild Sarsaparilla), its berries consumed by Wildlife.
15:31
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) and its use by multiple insect species.
17:23
Asarum canadense (Wild Ginger) and the insect species it supports, including the Pipevine Swallowtail.
19:28
Cardamine diphylla (Toothwort) is highlighted, mentioning its edibility and historical medicinal use.
20:06
Chimaphila maculata (Spotted Wintergreen) is mentioned for its attractive leaves and berries.
21:23
Clayonia Virginica (Spring Beauty) and the specialist bee that pollinates it.
22:06
Cornus Canadensis (Bunchberry) and its attractive bracts and berries, along with its support for insect species.
23:26
Dicentra Canadensis and Dicentra Cucullaria (Squirrel Corn and Dutchman’s Breeches) are discussed with their unique flowers.
24:42
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen/Teaberry) is highlighted for its evergreen leaves and berries.
26:58
Goodyera pubescens (Downy Rattlesnake Plantain), an orchid with distinct leaf patterns.
28:49
Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium) and its importance for local insects.
30:00
Hepatica americana (Round-lobed Hepatica) and its appeal for early spring shade gardens.
31:01
Heuchera americana (American Alumroot) and the specialist bee that pollinates it.
33:43
Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal), a spring ephemeral that is important for medicinal use but overharvested.
34:22
Jeffersonia diphylla (Twinleaf) with unique flowers and medicinal uses.
35:51
Mertensia Virginica (Virginia Bluebells) and their importance for bumblebees.
37:22
Mitchella repens (Partridgeberry) for its evergreen ground cover and beauty.
38:39
Pachysandra Procumbens (Allegheny Spurge), a native ground cover alternative to non-native varieties.
40:26
Parthenocissus quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper), an attractive native vine that supports various insects.
41:50
Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple), a forest plant with medicinal properties.
42:57
Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot), an early bloomer with distinctive leaf shape.
44:25
Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pink), a shade-loving plant with striking flowers.
45:33
Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower), a native plant with foam-like flowers and maple-shaped leaves.
47:00
Various Trillium species discussed for their unique "in threes" growth patterns.
48:55
Viola pedata (Bird's Foot Violet) and its importance for a variety of insects.
50:38
Sedum ternatum (Wild Stonecrop), a shade-tolerant native succulent.
The presenter wraps up by mentioning a few more species like Solomon's Seal, Solomon's Plume, Plectritis, and Hybanthus that might be worth exploring for shade gardens, emphasizing the value each plant brings to wildlife and the ecosystem.
