

Native Maine Milkweeds to Grow for Monarchs and More
Photo: Martha B. Moss Native milkweeds are host plants for monarch caterpillars, but other pollinators love them too! Some gardeners...

Lauren Landers
Sep 4, 2024


Save Water in the Garden with Drought-Tolerant Native Plants
Photo credit: Martha B. Moss Slash water use and simplify plant care with these drought-resistant native plants! Most of the soil in...

Lauren Landers
Aug 7, 2024


How to Create a Rain Garden with Native Plants
Grow these Maine natives in poorly draining spots to create your own DIY rain garden! Yards with soggy and poorly draining soil can be...

Lauren Landers
Jun 26, 2024


Covering Ground with Natives
Ground Covers can serve as a gateway to the world of native plants to add a layer of diversity to your existing garden or landscape.

Cathy Rees
May 15, 2024


Identifying the Native Ferns of Maine
Compared to wildflowers, ferns can be tricky plants to identify since many fern species have very similar characteristics and their...

Lauren Landers
Sep 18, 2023



