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Turn any Shady Spot into a Beautiful & Beneficial Garden with 30 Shade-Loving Native Plants

Many of us have shady areas, or perhaps an entire yard of shade. If you're used to gardening in sun, it can initially feel limiting to...

DIGGING DEEPER: Figs & Wasps - an Ancient Companionship

I have always been fascinated by a plant’s pollination strategy and how they aim to complete sexual reproduction. Some plants utilize...

A Guide to Native Plants: Straight Species vs. Nativars

What's better - native straight species or nativars, which do pollinators prefer, and what the heck is the difference anyway? As...

Seven of Our Favorite Echinacea Varieties

Demand for this humble, easy-to-grow native plant continues to grow. Beloved for its beauty, planting this pollinator friendly plant is...

Creating Beautiful and Beneficial Wildlife Habitats

Planting tups for ideal wildlife benefit and aesthetic enjoyment

Frugal Pollinator-Friendly Gardening: How to Get Great Results on a Budget

One of the many virtues of gardening is patience. Have you heard the saying, “First year it sleeps, second year it creeps, and third...

Milkweed: How You Can Help Save the Monarchs

Did you know that milkweed is essential to monarch butterflies? Learn about the best varieties to plant so you can support monarchs!

Why We Love Native Plants

Planting native is a wonderful way to support a biodiverse ecosystem in your back yard from the bottom to the top of the food chain!