Land stewardship is not just a feel good idea, it is essential to life on Earth. Without the biodiversity necessary to support wildlife, ecosystems will collapse and we will not be able to survive. We really are totally dependent on nature for our very existence on this planet.
Goldenrod—Star of Keystone Native Perennials
Goldenrod (Solidago) is truly the star of keystone native perennials. You are sure to find a goldenrod you and your insects will love, because there are eight species native to […]
Native Sunflowers: Essential for Native Plant Gardens
Native sunflowers are essential for native plant gardens because they have high wildlife value. They are a caterpillar host plant for 71 species of butterflies and moths. Imagine all the […]
Native Spring Ephemerals
I love native spring ephemerals. They are the first plants to bloom in my garden. After blooming, spring ephemerals disappear until next year. But they are important because they supply the […]
Spotlight on Dr. Doug Tallamy
Doug Tallamy, PhD, is arguably the foremost proponent of native plants in our country today.
Deep Dive Into Biodiversity
Let’s take a deep dive into biodiversity to help you understand how important it is. Biodiversity refers to the many kinds of organisms found in an area. These organisms–animals, plants, […]