Native Plant Guy Consulting
Eco-friendly solutions for a sustainable future
Native Plant Guy Consulting
Eco-friendly solutions for a sustainable future
PROFILE
Ken Parker
Founder of Native Plant Guy with 30+ years experience in horticulture, restoration, and landscape management. Lifetime New York State Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional with a strong foundation as a grower, experience preparing professionals in green infrastructure, including rain gardens and stormwater systems
Photo Gallery
Wild Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa
Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park, is an entomologist whose research and books helped launch a national push to replace lawns with native plants.
Purple-flowering Raspberry - Rubus odoratus
Golden Alexander - Zizia aurea
Staghorn Sumac - Rhus typhina
Poke/Woodland Milkweed - Asclepias exaltata
Native Plant Tech Program - PUSH Buffalo -(People United for Sustainable Housing)
Virginia Bluebells - Mertensia virginica
Eastern Columbine - Aquilegia canadensis
Seneca Nation of Indians, Iroquois White Corn Project
Calico Beardtongue - Penstemon calycosus
Monument Valley, AZ
Services and Descriptions
Horticultural Presentations 45–60 min | $300
Practical guidance on using Western New York native plants to build low-maintenance, functional landscapes. Focused on real site conditions, plant communities, and what actually works.
Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Solutions 45–60 min | $300
Learn how to manage water using WNY-native plants and simple, functional design. Covers rain gardens, bioswales, and strategies that improve drainage and reduce runoff.
Indigenous Agriculture & Food Systems 60 min | $300
Indigenous Agriculture & Food Systems 60 min | $300
Explore the role of native plants in traditional food systems and sustainable landscapes.
Connects ecology, culture, and practical application.
Native Plant Consulting Half / Full Day | Inquire
Indigenous Agriculture & Food Systems 60 min | $300
Site-specific recommendations using regionally appropriate native species. Clear, practical direction for plant selection, layout, and long-term performance.
Environmental Landscape Best Practices 45–60 min | $300+
Environmental Landscape Best Practices 45–60 min | $300+
Field-tested approaches to building and maintaining landscapes that function. Emphasis on plant ID, maintenance, and native species suited to WNY conditions..
Available Presentations
Presentations & Speaking Topics
Practical, real-world presentations designed for homeowners, gardeners, and professionals—focused on plants that perform and landscapes that work.
Booking & Fees
Standard presentation fee: $300
A limited number of reduced-rate programs are available each season for local nonprofit garden clubs as part of ongoing community outreach.
Availability is limited and scheduled based on calendar capacity.
