Pollination isn't just the story of bees and butterflies. A whole world of "unsung heroes" is quietly doing the work; carrion flies, beetles, moths, wasps, midges, and other overlooked insects that keep ecosystems and crops thriving. This panel explores these alternative pollinators: how they work, the fascinating plants that depend on them, and why understanding them is critical for biodiversity and resilient gardens. If you've ever been curious about the strange flowers that smell like rot, the insects that love them, or how gardeners and growers can support a wider range of pollinators, this conversation will open your eyes to the alternative side of pollination.

Theme parks don't just use plants to decorate, they use them to make you feel like you've been transported. In this session, Kelsey Segaloff from Sprouts and Stories breaks that down from a gardener's perspective, looking at how theme parks use color, scale, plant shape, and layout to create a sense of immersion. She weaves these ideas into practical ways to use plants more intentionally at home, whether that's in a full garden or a single shelf of houseplants. From creating the feeling of a different climate to designing something haunted and overgrown, or even building a space that reflects a personal story, she shows how small choices can completely change how a space feels. Attendees will leave with approachable ways to tell their own stories through plant design and a need to overanalyze plants in theme parks.