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From Seed to Shipment: Growing Healthy Seedlings
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March 28 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Tips for Kids Garden Month
Tips for Kids Garden Month - Gardening with kids is fun and comes with many benefits. Kids Garden Month is a great excuse to get kids in the garden!
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March 27 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
From Seed to Shipment: Preparing the Perfect Seed
Preparing the perfect seed can take years, with many steps in the process, whether in the field, or in the greenhouse. Our regional growers are committed to transforming high quality seed into the beautiful blooming native pl
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March 20 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
From Seed to Shipment: A Native Plant's Journey to You
From preparing the perfect seed, growing healthy plants without chemicals, to picking and carefully packing each plant especially for the Garden for Wildlife™ customer, a lot of time, effort, and care goes into growing high-quality, truly native plants and getting them into the hands of more people. We work with the best growers around the country who put in this work...
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March 16 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Garden Trends Report 2023
As gardening continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see how these trends will shape the future of gardening. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the world of gardening.
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March 13 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Native Plants for Spring Blooms and Pollinators
Golden Alexander is a mainstay in our Spring Bee Buffet native plant collection, which also includes blue wood aster and Jacob’s ladder.
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February 24 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Native Plants Are For The Birds
More than 800 bird species live in the United States. Some are here all year, and some stop through on their migratory routes. Dozens are listed on the U.S. list, facing threats such as habitat loss, pollution, and invasive species. What can birds tell us? Aside from their eminent beauty, birds are integral to the very survival of ecosystems...
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January 31 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Native Plant Favorites by State for 2022
The “top” native plant to plant for any state are the plants that are native to that area. Native plants have formed symbiotic relationships with native wildlife over thousands of years, and therefore offer the most sustainable habitat.
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January 23 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
The Rise of Millennial Gardening
Millennials might have a reputation for spending more time on digital devices than in their gardens, but millennials are gardening more than ever.
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January 09 2023 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Guerilla Gardening And Its Popularity
Guerilla gardening is more popular than ever. It's easy to see why! Let's take a look at what it is and explore those benefits.
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December 07 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Holiday Garden Gift Guide
If you’re looking to spoil the nature lover or wildlife fan in your life, we’ve got you covered with picks that are sure to make winter more bearable until we can begin planting again.
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December 02 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Winter Garden Tips for Native Plants
Though it may seem everything is frozen in time, there’s a few things you can do to help your plants not survive winter, but be ready to thrive in spring.
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November 16 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Why Garden for Wildlife Supports the Anti-Lawn Movement
American lawn culture is destructive. The anti-lawn movement is growing as Americans choose wild gardens over lawns.
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October 26 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Plant Native Shrubs for Wildlife
Native shrubs support wildlife throughout the year by providing food and cover. Attract local wildlife with the right native shrubs for you.
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October 20 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Why You Should Leave The Leaves for Wildlife
Why spend money on mulch and fertilizer when you can make your own? Turning leaves into solid waste is, well, wasteful!
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October 06 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Fall Garden Task Checklist
The weather may be cooler, but fall is a great time to plant! Warm soil and reliable autumn rainfall make for ideal planting conditions for perennial native plants. Since native plants are well suited to your area’s soil and weather, there’s only a few tasks to tackle in the fall.
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September 16 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Is Fall A Good Time to Plant?
As summer wanes and blooms abound, you might be wondering if it’s a good time to add to (or start!) your garden. Simply put, yes, fall is a great time to plant native plants, like flowers and trees and shrubs.
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September 12 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
Guide to Plants and Sunlight
From full sun to part shade and full shade, what kinds of sunlight do plants need? Here’s our guide to plants and sunlight.
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September 02 2022 – Kelly LaVaute, Staff Member
How to Attract Hummingbirds with Native Plants
By growing native plants and providing water and a handful of other resources, you can easily attract hummingbirds.
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