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by Wild Seed Project
Choose plants based on the growing conditions of the site (sun exposure, soil type and moisture). The best time for planting in spring is between late April and the 3rd […]
How to Make a Meadow
by Heather McCargo
Meadows are beautiful dynamic habitats with rich populations of plants and animals, and unfortunately, they have been reduced substantially in the last 50 years. Contributing to their decline is the […]
How to Find Native Plants
by Heather McCargo
Finding native plants to purchase can be challenging for native species enthusiasts. Small local growers of nursery stock have nearly disappeared, and today many nurseries purchase plants that have been […]
Ferns: Ancient Plants for 21st Century Landscapes
by Heather McCargo
Ferns are ancient plants whose ancestors first appeared on Earth over 300 million years ago. Members of a division of primitive plants called Pteridophytes, ferns are one of the earth’s […]
Hellstrip Plantings: Creating habitat in the space between the sidewalk and the curb
by Heather McCargo
Urban environments are dominated by pavement, the bane of most living things. One area ripe for community greening is the hellstrip—the narrow space between the sidewalk and street curb. Sometimes […]
Creating Canopy: Plant a Native Tree for a Greener Future
by Heather McCargo
Planting a native tree is a powerful act that directly benefits local wildlife, moderates ground temperature, and helps remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Since the dawn of agriculture, people […]
The Beauty and Pollinator Benefits of Asters and Goldenrods
by Heather McCargo
Asters and goldenrods are some of our most recognizable late season wildflowers. Asters range in colors from blue, purple, pink to white, and goldenrods have abundant yellow flower clusters. These […]
Small Flowering Trees: A Dozen Native Species for Limited Spaces
by Heather McCargo
A small tree can bring beauty and diversity into your yard while taking up very little space. One could be planted next to your doorway, on the edge of a […]
Native Greens: edible plants for your backyard
by Heather McCargo
Spring is a great time to taste some of Maine’s native plants that have edible leaves and shoots. Below are species that can be planted in your home landscape, transforming […]
Native Ground Covers for Beauty and Biodiversity at the Ground Level
by Heather McCargo
Groundcovers are low-growing plants that fill in quickly to make a dense carpet of foliage. Once established, they’ll crowd out weeds, provide year-round protection to the soil, and offer overwintering […]
