The Gospel of Grass: Patrick Keyser Speaks to the Resilience of Native Grasslands

Patrick Keyser knows the grass may not always be greener--but there's still a lot to learn from it.

Since long before European colonization, grasslands have a rich history as one of North America's most diverse, resilient, and iconic landscapes. These  ecosystems are the epicenters of agriculture in the US, but native grass species are disappearing as introduced plants take over and land uses change. As a University of Tennessee professor and Director of the Center for Native Grasslands Management, Patrick spreads the gospel of grass.

This month, Patrick joins hosts Alysha and Todd to discuss the history of grasslands, explain the threats they're facing, and dispel some myths about whether you should add native grasses to your yard.

Links:
Patrick's book, Native Grass Forages for the Eastern US (get tips about implementing native grasses in your lawn!): https://nativegrasses.tennessee.edu/native-grass-forages/
Patrick's bio: https://utia.tennessee.edu/person/?id=6343
University of Tennessee Center for Native Grasslands Management: https://nativegrasses.tennessee.edu/