When you visit a native plant nursery, you’re not just picking out plants. You’re stepping into someone’s life work—a story shaped by soil, seasons, pollinators, and community. In Minnesota, we… Read More →
The growing season is approaching! We’re once again sharing a list of upcoming native plant sales in the Twin Cities Metro and throughout Minnesota. Sales will be continually added as… Read More →
Thinking about planting native plants this year—but not sure where to start? Or maybe you already have a rain garden or pollinator planting and want to make sure it thrives… Read More →
As the days grow shorter and the first snows begin to settle, our gardens slow down, entering a quiet dormancy. Yet even in winter, nature is busy giving. Seeds, stalks,… Read More →
Late fall is a great time to start planning for your native planting, rain garden, or other sustainable landscaping project. If you live in Minnesota, there are many funding opportunities… Read More →
Two summers ago, Amy Lesher of Shoreview stood in her backyard imagining a transformation. What was once a patch of grass would soon become a tapestry of native flowers, alive… Read More →
Fall is almost here—the days are shorter, the air is getting cooler, and your garden is slowing down for the season. But while it might be tempting to tidy everything… Read More →
Are you done planting for the season? Think again. You’re missing a seasonal sweet spot. Fall is an excellent time of year to plant native and support pollinators. Today, we’re… Read More →
Caring for Your Established Native Garden By the time your native perennial or rain garden reaches its third growing season and beyond, it’s likely a lush and colorful haven buzzing… Read More →
Spring has sprung and pollinators are on the wing, looking for nectar and pollen after a long winter’s fast. But what if you live in an apartment or don’t have… Read More →
