Hairy Beardtongue is one of the most landscape friendly native plants. It has a compact size, doesn’t spread aggressively with the exception of some self-seeding. It blooms beautiful lavender-white flowers

The Eastern Redbud is truly one of the most beautiful native trees to grace the North American Continent. This tree is showy, has wildlife value, but doesn’t get too large

If attracting pollinators to your yard is one of your gardening goals, then you should really consider adding Virginia Mountain Mint to your garden. The small white flowers are irresistible

Do you love the brilliant yellow colors of Goldenrod in the Fall? But perhaps you’ve heard (or know) just how aggressive Goldenrod can be? Well, what if I told you

Why Eat A Smoothie For Breakfast? I make myself a smoothie for breakfast to pack as much nutrition as I can into a quick, portable drink I can consume while

Hibiscus laevis (Halbred-leaf Rosemallow) is one of the most elegant flowers I’ve ever grown. Blooming large rose-like flowers in late summer, this tall beauty can really stand out amongst the

If you are looking for a tall, dramatic, mid-summer display then Prairie Blazing Star is for you. This is one of the tallest varieties of Liatris you can grow, and

Foxglove Beardtongue is one of the showier native wildflowers in North America. Frequently seen in clearings, ditches, and prairies, the white flowers are excellent for attracting pollinators and looking nice

Americans spend crazy amounts of money on their lawn each year, much of this cost going to synthetic fertilizers. But you can do your lawn, and soil a great service

If one of your goals is to provide habitat for Monarch Butterflies, then Whorled Milkweed can fill that role. It is quite prolific in spreading via runners (rhizome roots), but