Wishing all a safe and happy celebration this weekend. Closed Sunday July 3 and Monday July 4. New Crops Released We've released some new crops, and will continue to do so now that the weather is warm. Shrubs and perennials are loving this warm weather and sending out roots so they can go home … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Cotinus obovatus
American Smoke Tree - Cotinus obovatus "Cotinus obovatus" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Plant Image Library In Flower This unassuming small tree/large shrub, grows to about 20 feet. It's smooth blue green leaves and light smokey pink flower clusters in spring are nothing compared to the brilliant shades of … [Read more...]
Pollinator Plants: The Mountain Mints
Mountain Mints - A Must Have. One in a series highlighting our favorite pollinator plants: Mountain mints are botanically classed as Pycnanthemum species. They are some of the absolute best plants for attracting and supporting pollinators in your garden. All day long, when in bloom, a patch of … [Read more...]
Pollinator Plants: Rudbeckia
One in a series highlighting our favorite pollinator plants: Most often known as black or brown-eyed susans or coneflowers, Rudbeckia are among the most commonly planted native plants. They are a staple of the summer garden, brightening landscapes with bright, golden yellow flowers with brown … [Read more...]
Pollinator Plants: Echinacea
One in a series highlighting our favorite pollinator plants: ECHINACEA - The Coneflowers! Echinacea is a small genus within the sunflower family (Asteraceae). There are just 9 species, which we refer to as coneflowers. They have daisy-like flowers with pink, purple, white, or yellow ray … [Read more...]
Pollinator Week June 20 to 25!
Pollinators need you. You need pollinators. Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other small mammals pollinate plants. This creates much of the food we eat! At the same time, they sustain our ecosystems. How? By helping plants reproduce. Pollinators carry pollen from plant to plant. … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – BAYBERRY
Bayberry is a semi-evergreen shrub -- it retains some leaves in mild winters, and also will put on a flush of fresh leaves each spring. The berries, borne on female plants, are used in bayberry candles and remain on the plant through winter, providing both visual and ecological interest. The fruit … [Read more...]
Show Your Pride
It's June and things are really hopping here! We have released a number of crops for sale, including shrubs and perennials. Check out what's available here. Order Form and Availability . We have four species of milkweed now available - Common milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, Swamp or Rose Milkweed, … [Read more...]
Memorial Day 2022
This weekend, we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We will be displaying a Memory Wall for the names of our loved ones who died while serving in the U.S. military. Add the name of a loved one and we will give you a perennial plug to plant in their honor. … [Read more...]
Nibbling on Natives
Most to all native plants have edible or medicinal uses. After all, before the original immigrants arrived in North America there were no grocery stores or pharmacies -- just the great outdoors and nature’s bounty. There is a wealth of information available on the medicinal and herbal uses of … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Physocarpus opulifolius (Ninebark)
Four Seasons of Interest Looking for a fast growing shrub to use as part of a hedgerow, privacy planting, or habitat island? Ninebark is your answer. Super-easy to grow, it has 4 seasons of interest: Spring: Profusion of white flowers in late spring to early summer. Summer: … [Read more...]
Genus Spotlight – Amelanchier
There are several species of Serviceberry. They all bloom in spring, set fruit in summer, and have a lovely soft yellow fall color. Some species have tinges of red and orange in fall. The fruits are tasty, like soft sweet blueberries. Songbirds and small mammals also love them. Flowers are … [Read more...]
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