FAQ

There is currently a growing global movement to transition grass lawns and ornamental plants, to native alternatives, with the knowledge that collectively these efforts can make a huge difference in ecosystem restoration; an integral part of tackling climate change.

Too many to name! For one, they are often (not always) easy to grow, because they have evolved over thousands of years to live in your area.

Similarly, they just need less! For example, water needs are met by what local rainfall provides. They don't require chemical fertilizers or pesticides, and they are rarely invasive. They also;

Support wildlife; Not only do wildflowers feed pollinators, did you know that baby birds' main food source are caterpillars? So with well-fed pollinators, comes well-fed native birds. You can quickly see how one strong link in the chain, can strengthen the entire ecosystem.

Offer unique beauty; Many native plants are as dazzling or more as compared to ornamentals. We've spent the past couple hundred years chasing the novel "exotics" only for the native plants to become often lost to memory! You can be a part of history by reversing this trend!

Other environmental benefits; with their deep and extensive root systems; native perennials can mitigate flooding, erosion, as well as retain more water during drought periods

As a young and very small business, we are most often out in the field tending the plants, and do not have the bandwidth to monitor a system of online ordering. The most efficient and direct way to purchase plants is to call or text Colin at 315-640-6884 for questions about availability or to arrange a pick-up purchase.