THE CIRCLE OF LIFE: Native plants co-evolved with native insects and wildlife; they are deeply dependent on one another. Plants provide food and shelter to insects, birds, and other small animals, which, in turn support larger predators. Native plants are the fundamental stepping stones of a healthy eco-system. Why Natives? Introducing native plants to your […]

The qualities of native plants that we love—their durability, beauty, biological value to other species—all are products of thousands of years of natural selection. The survivors define the species through their ability to adapt to conditions of their native habitat, co-evolving along with native wildlife. Given the burgeoning popularity of native plants in recent years, […]

With frequent talk of neonicotinoids in the news, awareness of pollinators like butterflies and bees has grown in recent years.