Creating a wildflower meadow, even a small one, is an excellent way to enhance the ecological and ornamental value of your garden. Not only does it add a touch of natural beauty to your outdoor space, but it is also a powerful way to support biodiversity!

April 4, 2023 Spring is here, and with it comes the urge to clean up our gardens and remove all the dead plant material from the previous year. However, it is important to resist this urge, at least for a little while longer, and leave some of the debris in place to protect the pollinators that have taken refuge there for the winter! Many pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other insects, spend the winter in dead leaves, plant stems, and other debris in our gardens. More than 70% of bee species nest in the ground! By removing this material too...

Fall and winter offer ideal conditions for sowing native plant seeds in outdoor pots and encouraging natural germination. This article explains when, how, and why to prioritize outdoor sowing.

Stratification is a key step for successfully germinating many native plants. Learn when, why, and how to reproduce this process at home, with simple and practical guidance.