The native plants in our program can easily adapt and flourish in a home garden setting.  Take a little time to analyze the amount of sunlight, shade, soil moisture and any garden pests that your plants will need to be protected from. A little preparation work now will help your plants get established faster and flourish for years to come.

Different species need differing amounts of care. Some need protection from deer or rabbits. Most need weeding until they become established, at which point they’ll mostly drive out the weeds on their own. Some, under garden conditions, will need weeding once or twice a year indefinitely.

All will survive without watering and fertilizer, but many will benefit from watering during droughts. After all, we’re trying to produce seed to establish new populations, and a wild plant’s response to drought may be to abort its seeds for the year, to protect the core health of the plant. Thus some watering during dry times may make the difference between “abundant seed” or “no seed” in a given year.

Which plants should I choose?

Some people prefer species with showy flowers – perhaps because they seek to fit them into a landscape design, or please a partner, or they just like its beauty. Others say, “Just give me whatever is needed most.” Tell us what you’re personal parameters are, and we’ll suggest some species to you.