Princeton Environmental Film Festival

Gardening for the Planet

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"Gardening For The Planet," a feature-length documentary film, explores what the disappearance of millions of plant, insect, and animal species means for our global home. The central theme of "Gardening For the Planet" revolves around encouraging landscaping with native plants that have evolved in a specific region over thousands of years. These plants are adapted to local conditions, making them hardy and resilient. In the documentary, experts and enthusiasts share their insights on how landscaping with native plants can transform ordinary gardens into thriving ecosystems. "Gardening For the Planet" is a tool that scientists, teachers, and neighborhood gardeners can use to engage gardeners and students in discussions about the use of native plants in combatting climate change. As Doug Tallamy, who is featured in the film, and others insist, there are strategies that we can adopt for our home garden to make a difference. We can plant gardens that work aesthetically and culturally for different communities while also working ecologically for insects and wildlife. By reducing our lawns and planting native meadow grasses, native trees, and native perennials and trees, each of us can make a difference.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    58 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    US
  • Premiere
    No
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Content Warning
    None
  • Awards
    1.Green Audience Choice: Climate Action Film Festival 2025; 2. Director's Choice Award - Outer Banks Film Festival 2024
  • Director
    Joanne Hershfield
  • Producer
    Joanne Hershfield
  • Cinematographer
    Ken Peterson
  • Editor
    Joanne Hershfield, Jim Fink
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