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We love to share our knowledge of native plants, and muse about our journey towards establishing an ecologically mindful nursery.

Adding Function and beauty to your outdoor space with a trellis

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: Whether you own a house in Knoxville, TN, or are renting an apartment in...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

We have been trained to believe that the cooler temperatures mean a heavy dose of garden clean-up, but this doesn’t have to be the case!...

Nov 1, 20214 min read

You have a garden full of plants purchased from Blue Stem (Thank you, thank you) and you were diligent about planting them all right...

Jun 27, 20214 min read

You may have noticed a particular line in our bio that says we grow only straight species, no ‘cultivars’. This is one of the fundamental...

Mar 10, 20214 min read

Kristen... What I'm Reading: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison What I'm Listening to: The Native Plant Podcast Hamilton Mix Tape What...

Mar 8, 20211 min read

Getting down to the basics for those new to native plants.

Feb 27, 20214 min read