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## Kelly LaVaute

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Kelly is a content creator and vivid storyteller at Garden for Wildlife. Forget butterfly bushes and begonias! Kelly's not your average garden writer. She's a nature detective, unearthing the secrets of native plants and their superpowers for wildlife (and your garden!). Think dazzling blooms that attract feathered friends, buzzing pollinators, and even sneaky reptiles – all while fighting climate change one blossom at a time.

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