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Purple Milkweed: The Rare Native Milkweed Gardeners Always Ask For

Purple Milkweed: The Rare Native Milkweed Garde...

If you've been searching for a milkweed that's a little different from the usual suspects, meet Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens). This uncommon native perennial combines everything gardeners love about milkweed—beautiful...

Purple Milkweed: The Rare Native Milkweed Garde...

If you've been searching for a milkweed that's a little different from the usual suspects, meet Purple Milkweed (Asclepias purpurascens). This uncommon native perennial combines everything gardeners love about milkweed—beautiful...

Breaking the Herbicide Treadmill: Healing Wetlands with Native “Warrior Plants”

Breaking the Herbicide Treadmill: Healing Wetla...

Every spring, restoration ecologists, land managers, and property owners across the Midwest lace up their boots and head back into the field to fight the same battle all over again....

Breaking the Herbicide Treadmill: Healing Wetla...

Every spring, restoration ecologists, land managers, and property owners across the Midwest lace up their boots and head back into the field to fight the same battle all over again....

Native Plants for Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Projects

Native Plants for Stormwater & Green Infrastruc...

Native Plants for Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Projects As communities across the Midwest face increasing flooding, runoff, erosion, and water quality challenges, green infrastructure is becoming an increasingly important part...

Native Plants for Stormwater & Green Infrastruc...

Native Plants for Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Projects As communities across the Midwest face increasing flooding, runoff, erosion, and water quality challenges, green infrastructure is becoming an increasingly important part...

Using Native Seed Mixes for Invasive Species Recovery Projects

Using Native Seed Mixes for Invasive Species Re...

Using Native Seed Mixes for Invasive Species Recovery Projects Across the Midwest, land managers, municipalities, nonprofits, and private landowners are facing the same challenge: what happens after invasive species removal?...

Using Native Seed Mixes for Invasive Species Re...

Using Native Seed Mixes for Invasive Species Recovery Projects Across the Midwest, land managers, municipalities, nonprofits, and private landowners are facing the same challenge: what happens after invasive species removal?...

Why Pints Are Perfect for Landscaping Projects

Why Pints Are Perfect for Landscaping Projects

Why Pint-Sized Native Plants Are Perfect for Landscaping Projects When people first start planting native species, one of the biggest questions is:“What size plants should I buy?” For many homeowners...

Why Pints Are Perfect for Landscaping Projects

Why Pint-Sized Native Plants Are Perfect for Landscaping Projects When people first start planting native species, one of the biggest questions is:“What size plants should I buy?” For many homeowners...

Native Plants That Look Their Best in Late Spring

Native Plants That Look Their Best in Late Spring

Native Plants That Shine in Late Spring: Midwest Favorites for Color, Pollinators & Woodland Beauty Late spring is one of the most rewarding times in a native garden. Woodland edges...

Native Plants That Look Their Best in Late Spring

Native Plants That Shine in Late Spring: Midwest Favorites for Color, Pollinators & Woodland Beauty Late spring is one of the most rewarding times in a native garden. Woodland edges...