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Coastal Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium dubium)
The dome-shaped pink blooms attract many pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects who feast on its pollen and nectar …
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
In the wild, swamp milkweed grows in wet meadows, marshes and along the shores of lakes and streams throughout the Northeast. Although a wetland plant, in the home garden it tolerates …
Caring for Your Native Seedlings
You have successfully germinated some native seeds and have small pots or flats filled with baby plants. Now what do you do? I recommend …
Native shrubs for Maine summer gardens
People frequently ask me for native plant suggestions for their summer gardens. Below are some recommendations for shrubs that will provide …