Native Plants • Seasonal Sustainability • Rustic Farmhouse Harvest
A sustainability-focused guide for cultivating resilient, local flora. Learn when to plant, prune, and conserve water by leveraging native species that thrive in our climate.
Plant native perennials and grasses as soon as the soil warms. Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and deter weeds.
Water deeply in the early morning. Use compost to enrich soil and reduce evaporation.
Collect seeds from native plants for future plantings. Protect late bloomers from early frosts.
Protect crowns with leaf litter and plan next season’s native selections around pollinator needs.
Graceful early-spring stems with blue flowers; drought-tolerant once established; supports pollinators.
Vital nectar source, lasting bloom, and robust seed heads for wildlife; ideal for native meadows.