Horticulture & Related FieldsNathan Soley
2023 The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies

Researching Native Plantings of Different Grass-Forb Ratios for Weed Resistance and Pollinator Provision
Soley will research how different grass-forb ratios in native prairie seed mixes affect native-forb establishment, exotic-weed resistance, and pollinator abundance. Soley will sample plant diversity, plant biomass, and pollinator abundance in experimental plots seeded with different grass-forb ratios in the uplands of a 52-acre restoration site. Findings will provide better understanding of the effect of grass-forb ratio of native plantings on weeds and on the creation of sustainable pollinator habitat.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
To encourage the understanding, development, and use of underutilized native plants. Established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture.
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