Wet soil is not a problem -- it's an opportunity to grow some really great species. This is Part Two of our series on plants for wet areas. Part One highlights a few trees and shrubs. Part Two, below, highlights low-growing perennial plants (2 feet and under). Arisaema triphyllum -- Jack in … [Read more...]
Plants for Wet Areas – Part One: Trees and Shrubs
There are many plants that like being in the occasional puddle. In fact, they thrive on it. Wet soil is not a problem -- it's an opportunity! Sweetshrub (pictured above), Joe Pye Weed, Virginia Bluebells, Winterberry Holly, and others evolved to thrive in areas where water gathers. Check out our … [Read more...]
Nine Reasons to Plant an Oak
Oaks support hundreds of butterfly and moth species Five hundred and thirty-four to be exact. An oak tree supports more moths and butterflies than any other native tree species, and more than non-native species. Why is this important? Because we need insects for our ecosystem to function … [Read more...]
Goldenrods – They Don’t Make You Sneeze REALLY!
Goldenrods abound in late summer and early fall. And so does hay fever. But guess what? Goldenrod pollen does not float in the air so it can't get in your nose to make you sneeze. The real culprit is ragweed. And mugwort. And grasses. All of these have abundant windborne pollen. Here's a … [Read more...]
Trees for Butterflies
Pictured above: Question Mark, American Snout, and Mourning Cloak, which utilize Hackberry as a larval host plant. Did you know that trees are important butterfly host plants? Many are hosts for the larval (caterpillar) stage of the butterfly. The adult butterfly lays its eggs on the leaves. … [Read more...]
Summer Joys
Raspberries! Is there any berry that is synonymous with summer more than raspberries? Serve with ice cream, eat them out of hand -- however you do it – you know it's summer if you are snacking on fresh, locally-grown raspberries. And you can do that in your own backyard. Right now (August 2020) … [Read more...]
Bog Plants – Some of our most unusual and beautiful native species!
What is a “bog plant” ? In simplest terms, bog plants are plants species that grow in bogs! Well then, what is a bog? Is it a swamp? A bog is a specialized habitat, generally a wetland that has accumulated peat. Acidic low-nutrient water occurs at surface level of bogs. Because of this, plant … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – The Native Grasses Part Three
Native Grass Species for specific uses and conditions As described in Parts One and Two of this series, native grasses are easy to grow, add visual interest to the garden, and have tremendous ecosystem benefit. Until recently, the word 'grass' conjured up an image of a tidily maintained lawn or … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – The Native Grasses Part Two
Native Grass Species Bottle-Brush Grass (Elymus hystrix Bottlebrush Grass is one of the few grasses for part shade to shade. It will place itself in niches here and there, sending up its delicate seed head to mix with other flowers in your garden. Widely adaptable. The seed heads resemble … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – The Native Grasses Part One
Looking for an easy way to add fall and winter interest to your landscape? Native grasses are the answer! Fall is a great time to plant them, and you’ll see their visual impact immediately. To top it off, their ecological impact is far greater than their visual impact and goes beyond your own … [Read more...]
Customer Appreciation Week – Thanks for Sticking With Us!
It sure has been a trying year so far, hasn't it? We are so grateful to all our customers who have shopped, whether remotely or in person. You have helped us keep just a little bit sane this season. We were so glad to welcome you back to the nursery after our isolation was over. SO GLAD! We … [Read more...]
Asters and Goldenrods – the Garden Superfoods
Asters and goldenrods provide some of the most important fall nutrition for pollinators and especially butterflies. Asters are generally care-free and easy to grow perennials. There are asters for sun and for shade. If you plant asters, the butterflies in your area will surely visit. They provide … [Read more...]
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