Naturewise believes that we can all help improve the condition of our natural
environment. Whether it's conserving resources in your everyday lives, making "environmentally friendly" choices,
supporting local efforts to preserve wildlife habitat, or improving your own backyard for the benefit of wildlife, it all
helps. We have a responsibility to ensure that the natural resources and quality of life we enjoy today, are here tomorrow.
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Kari Ruder, M.S.
Owner/Operator
Kari has a Masters of Science degree in Environmental
Horticulture from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and Biology from
the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. Kari worked in the natural resource field for federal, state, and local
government for 7 years prior to launching Naturewise.
Naturewise has an excellent working
relationship with plant, wildlife, and ecology experts in Florida. Naturewise will partner with these experts to ensure
that all projects we work on are done with top quality expertise.
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Our Company
Naturewise started in the spring of 2004 with the goal of increasing
the use of native plants in our landscapes. We began by proving native landscape consultation to a few
clients while building our nursery. In December of 2007 we joined forces with local farmers Hise Farm and Country Eight
Farm and created The Green Marketplace at Adamson Road, where we currently operate our nursery and farm stand. Additionally we have been selling plants at various local events
to increase awareness of the benefits of native landscaping.
Before selling heirloom vegetable
and herb plants to the public, we will test each variety in our own gardens for success and hardiness
in the east central Florida climate. We only use quality native seed and stock sources to grow our native
plants from, to produce top quality products. We hope you enjoy our plants!
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