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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 27 min read
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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
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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, 20248 min read
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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
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Goldenrods, Myths & Misunderstandings
Debunking the Top 3 Goldenrod Myths
Michelle
Feb 16, 20249 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pictures of An Ecosystem
Pictures of the insects and wildlife from a season in the greenhouse.
Michelle
Sep 5, 20213 min read
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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
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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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