ljmarksonNov 21, 20233 min readPropagationAttend a Native Plant Seed Swap!Native plants are a cornerstone of creating a habitat-friendly, sustainable yard for wildlife. They offer food, shelter, coverage,...
ljmarksonFeb 20, 20222 min readPropagationWinter Sowing Native Liatris Spicata for a Mini Nature CenterMy friend Rita from Botany Yards generously gave me native plant seeds to put in my mini-nature center. I wondered how to ensure success...
ljmarksonFeb 2, 20225 min readPropagationWinter Sowing Tips for Native Plant SeedlingsLast spring, I meant to write a native plant seedling update to my winter sowing posts. I even made notes, but never actually wrote the...
ljmarksonDec 10, 20215 min readResourcesFresh Gift Ideas for the Backyard Nature LoverIf you know someone who buys native plants by the carload, creates a safe backyard habitat space for wildlife, has seeds stratifying in...
ljmarksonJan 14, 20213 min readNative Pollinator PlantsNative Plant Seeds are Ideal for Winter Sowing OR Tips for Winter Sowing Native Plant Seeds Using Foil Roasting Pans With Lids. Winter sowing is a way to germinate seeds by mimicking...