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Our guide to fall planting
Fall is the ideal season for getting native seedlings in the ground. Here’s our step-by-step guide for fall planting.
How to Sow Native Seeds in Fall and Winter
Sowing native seeds is easy! Six simple steps are outlined to get you started.
Leave the Leaves!
Autumn is when many of us typically think of putting our gardens to bed by removing leaves and cutting back perennials. However, to truly support living creatures year round, it’s much better to leave fallen leaves …
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 …
The Beauty and Pollinator Benefits of Asters and Goldenrods
Asters and goldenrods attract loads of late season pollinating insects. In the wintertime, they provide food and habitat for many birds and small animals that feast on the seeds and find shelter in the dried stalks. Research by entomologist Doug Tallamy …
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 Pollinator Plants by Season of Bloom
View our download our list of pollinator plants, organized by season of bloom.