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Native Plants in Bloom

Poke Milkweed

Native Plants in Bloom

Poke Milkweed
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Local Ecology

The Wonderful Worlds of Native Bees

Local Ecology

The Wonderful Worlds of Native Bees
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Planting the Naturalistic Garden

Install spatially mixed plants for a more natural look

Planting the Naturalistic Garden

Install spatially mixed plants for a more natural look
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Native Plants from Our Nursery

Over 50 native species available | Local Astoria, NY pickup only

Native Plants from Our Nursery

Over 50 native species available | Local Astoria, NY pickup only
Potted Native Plants
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Supporting Monarchs in the Garden

Supporting Monarchs in the Garden

Nectar Plants Host Plants
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Easy Natives to Start

No fuss native plants from seed

Easy Natives to Start

No fuss native plants from seed
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Why Native Plants?

The benefits of planting native plants over non-natives

Why Native Plants?

The benefits of planting native plants over non-natives
All Native Seeds
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Ecological Gardening

Explore the web of relations in your ecosystem and attract beneficial insects by planting a diverse group of plants

Ecological Gardening

Explore the web of relations in your ecosystem and attract beneficial insects by planting a diverse group of plants
Thinking Ecologically Shop Top Insect Attractors

Who We Are

We sell open-pollinated seeds from native North American wildflowers, mostly for use in the Northeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and South, but also some in the West. We never use any chemicals in our growing and we never will.

Plants by Region

Seasonal Planting / Garden Ecology

Plant Traits and Siting

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Planting Density and Beneficial Insects

Not only does planting more densely result in more flowers for pollinators, it also provides more cover for beneficial predators like spiders. Spiders in the garden are a sign of a healthy ecosystem. We love spiders!

Plants for Beneficial Insects

in situ - Our Blog

  • Native Plants in Bloom: Poke Milkweed
    June 5, 2026 Andrew Griffin

    Native Plants in Bloom: Poke Milkweed

    For the first time, we have Poke Milkweed blooming in our garden and it is a really incredible sight. A woodland milkweed species, it does well in full or part shade, prefers moist or medium soil moisture, and can grow...

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  • The Wonderful Worlds of Native Bees
    May 23, 2026 Andrew Griffin

    The Wonderful Worlds of Native Bees

    With spring's return, we have more than just plants pushing up shoots: native bees are on the wing! Most bee species - close to 90% by current estimates - live a solitary life and do not form social colonies like...

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