We’re so excited to see you at our biggest fundraiser of the year! This year will look a little different, with a shift to in person shopping and lots of […]
Gathering Data on Life Cycle Events in Maine Plants All across the country, scientists and non-scientists alike are keeping track of a natural, easy-to-observe, even joyful event: the first opening […]
The nurseries listed in our directory meet the requirements below. It’s still important to do your own research to find out what native plants are in stock, whether or not […]
The torrential downpours that the Northeast is experiencing with increasing frequency are a clear reminder that we need to make our landscapes more absorbent of precipitation. Forests and meadows are […]
Building biodiverse and climate resilient habitats require a deliberate shift from human-centered, intensively managed landscapes to humans sharing their lands with the rest of nature. It is an intentional practice […]
I am intimidated by the bald-faced hornets that forage nectar from raspberry blossoms and the yellow jackets that swarm over ripe blueberries, having experienced the stings of both. Yet each […]
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 of nursery stock have nearly […]
The answer lies in genetic diversity. *This article was originally published in Wild Seed magazine Volume 3, pp. 14-17. A spring trip to a garden center to seek out new […]
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 […]
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