Perennial Films presents
GARDENING FOR THE PLANET
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Gardening for the Planet is a film about the critical role of native plant gardening in combating climate change.
- Genre
- Documentary Full Length
- Runtime
- 58 min
- Released
- 2025
About the film
Gardening for the Planet shows how something as simple as the plants you chose for your garden can be impactful in the struggle to combat climate change. Many films about climate change can leave people feeling hopeless about the future and doubtful that they can have any impact. However, this film shows how even one person can improve the ecosystem in their tiny part of the planet, their own lawn, by planting native plants instead of invasive ones.
Press
The film’s visuals are beautiful, and the engaging speakers make a compelling case for the value of native plants in maintaining local ecosystems. For those who still want to achieve a landscaped look in their lawn, the film demonstrates how it is still possible while opting for native plants.
Reviewed by Kathleen H. Flynn, Science Librarian, University at Albany
Festivals & awards
- ECOCINE International Environmental and Human Rights Film FestivalOfficial Selection
- Climate Action Now Film FestivalOfficial Selection
- Outer Banks Environmental Film FestivalDirector's Choice Award
- Princeton Environmental Film FestivalOfficial Selection
Crew
- Joanne HershfieldProducer, Director, Editor