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Native Plants in Moonlight: A Nighttime Pollinator Adventure
Pollinator Gardening is not just for butterflies. Check out our new Moon Garden!

Michelle
Feb 2, 20257 min read


Top 5 Short, Sunny, Drought-Tolerant Native Plants
Our top 5 drought-tolerant native plants are on sale this week only!

Michelle
Apr 28, 20242 min read


5 Native Plant Things To Do In April
5 ideas to get started on your native plant projects; 7 ways to kill your lawn; a list of U.P. plant sales; and a nursery tour in pictures.

Michelle
Apr 12, 20249 min read


2024: New Plants, New Places!
8 New Native Plants and 3 New Garden Kits at the Nursery, Plus 18 Native Plant Sales in the U.P.!

Michelle
Mar 22, 20244 min read


Goldenrods, Myths & Misunderstandings
Debunking the Top 3 Goldenrod Myths

Michelle
Feb 16, 20249 min read


Reach for the Sky
Five reasons to go big with your native plants this spring (plus a Native Plant Month coupon!)

Michelle
Apr 5, 20235 min read


Virginia Creeper? Nope, meet Woodbine.
Woodbine is often mistaken for Virginia Creeper. Let's get to know the real thing!

Michelle
Feb 24, 20232 min read


The $500 Plugflat & 2022 FAQs
Five Frequently Asked Questions about our native plant nursery, plus the story of the $500 plug flat.

Michelle
Feb 7, 202310 min read


Meet the Rudbeckia Family - Black Eyed Susans
How to choose the right Black-eyed Susans for your garden and a coupon for the U.P.'s favorite!

Michelle
May 18, 20225 min read


Five Unexpected Plants For Hummingbirds
Learn the secrets of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, discover 5 plants hummingbirds need, and get a coupon for our Hummingbird Collection

Michelle
May 14, 20225 min read


The Dirt-y Dozen
12 new native plants at our nursery and a coupon for a free plant with your spring order!

Michelle
Apr 24, 20223 min read


Four Reasons to Order Native Plants Now
Plus nine new plants in the greenhouse and a spring coupon for our newest garden kit!

Michelle
Apr 8, 20223 min read


Distract from Daylight Savings Time: Check Out What's New at the Greenhouse!
Nine new native plants for this Spring! Plus answers to FAQs and a spring coupon.

Michelle
Mar 12, 20224 min read


Introducing Cutleaf Coneflower: A Native Plant to Impress
Three reasons to make room for Cutleaf Coneflower in your native plant garden this season.

Michelle
Feb 20, 20223 min read


Lily of the Valley, is yours native?
Last week I wrote on Canada Mayflower, Maianthemun canadense, also know as Wild Lily of the Valley. I got several inquiries about how to...

Michelle
Jan 25, 20223 min read


Canada Mayflower, Look Closer
A bit about Canada Mayflower, a tiny plant that can have a big role in your garden.

Michelle
Jan 19, 20224 min read


Our First Year, In Review
The first year of our family native plant nursery in review and a request for feedback.

Michelle
Jan 14, 20225 min read


Pictures of An Ecosystem
Pictures of the insects and wildlife from a season in the greenhouse.

Michelle
Sep 5, 20213 min read


Still Going Strong
Late summer and early fall are perfect for planting perennials. Find out why you shouldn't fret the frost.

Michelle
Aug 8, 20212 min read


Still Monarching
Update on the Monarch hoard in our greenhouse, feasting on Michigan native milkweeds.

Michelle
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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