There are many ways that native plants can attract feathered friends to your landscape. What to Plant: Berries for Birds There are many ways that native plants can attract feathered friends

Please note: We’ve seen too many promising gardens fail due to lack of follow-up care. Closed for 2025 Group/organization name* Town* Applicant's name* Applicant's position or relation the

Many of the traditional ornamental plants we are familiar with have become problematic with time and Many of these plants don’t cause issues in our immediate space, but are wreaking havoc on our wooded

pilosum (rough boneset), Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower), Sericocarpus linifolius (Narrow-leaf white-top-aster Solidago patula (Roundleaf goldenrod), Lobelia siphilitica (Great blue lobelia), Sericocarpus asteroides (Toothed white-top-aster), Carex crinita (Fringed sedge), Carex lurida (shallow sedge), Solidago squarrosa (stout John’s-wort), Oligoneuron rigida (Stiff goldenrod), Pycnanthumum muticum (clustered mountain mint) 2022 documenting wild species at Barstow So far we’ve been tracking what species are growing wild, removed many

This unit is designed to satisfy many of the life science standards for MA, Vt, NH and NY for grades This unit is designed to satisfy many of the life science standards for MA, Vt, NH and NY for grades

Why We Love Scientific Names but Common Names are Good Too! We know common names too! Book a class What is a Native Plant? This is a tiny list of other specialists and their HOST PLANTS, several are ENDANGERED in Massachusetts We want you to understand that there are SO many butterflies just like the Monarch that are threatened As increased usage of herbicides, human population growth, and agricultural spread occurred, many of

Wilson described insects as “…the little things that run the world” and many of them are in dire need

Many of our native plants have been used for centuries by Indigenous People for both food and medicinal

The plants on this list do tend toward the direct support needs of these wonderful birds, but also included

Further Reading PDF: "Deer Tolerant Resistant Plants" , Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, PA book: "

Blue Stem Natives is committed to using environmentally mindful growing practices such as using pots These bogs hold twice as much carbon than all of the forests put together! They use mindful growing practices but are not necessarily peat-free).

nursery with headphones, chances are high we are listening to some wonderful webinars about a variety of topics

New England Native Plants for Every Project Plants for homeowners, landscapers, towns & designers — Located plant groups: For At-Risk Wildlife Hummingbird Favorites Sunny+Dry Deer Resistant Groundcovers Salt Tolerant

Baptisia tinctoria (Small yellow wild indigo) Not available SOLD OUT seeds: Blephilia ciliata (downy wood-mint ) Not available SOLD OUT seeds: Blephilia hirsuta (hairy wood-mint) Not available seeds: Bouteloua curtipendula Cart seeds: Chrysopsis mariana (Maryland golden-aster) Add to Cart seeds: Comandra umbellata (bastard toadflax

Opportunities to boost habitat and resilience You’ll get clear, practical guidance to help you move toward

Whether you're a town, landscaper, or non-profit , we provide an easy way to shop for plants to help

Want to bring our mobile shop to your town? Let us know if you would like us to travel to your town! Name* Email* Subject Town (must be in Massachusetts as that's where we are licensed)* Group/Affiliation

Take a look at some lists we've put together. Plants Groundcovers Hummingbird Favorites Invasive Alternatives Lawn Alternatives Rain Garden Roadside Tolerant