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 . . . read more »
Learn more about navigating the nurseries with our resource guide. Finding native plants to purchase can be challenging for native species enthusiasts. Small local growers . . . read more »
How to grow them over the summer and plant into their permanent home in the fall You have successfully germinated some native seeds and have . . . read more »
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 . . . read more »
Beauty, biodiversity, and resilience
Native plants are beautiful, important for our local ecosystems, and do not need the high nutrient and water inputs of commonly cultivated plants. In this presentation, Executive Director Heather McCargo covers the many reasons we all should care about our region’s native flora and the importance of bringing these native plants back into our gardens and developed landscapes. She also discusses current native plant trends and issues in the nursery trade (including cloning and the loss of genetic diversity), and explains how we all can support our native flora by planting seed-grown native plants.