I Grow Hort Ideas, Tips & Guides

Our Green Planet is facing a crisis and demands immediate action to restore its natural balance. The Earth, our green planet, is a breathtaking tapestry of ecosystems, teeming with life in all its forms. However, in recent times, our planet has been facing an unprecedented crisis that threatens its delicate balance. Human activities, driven by relentless industrialization, deforestation, pollution, and climate change, have pushed numerous ecosystems to the brink of collapse. The urgent need for action to restore our planet’s natural equilibrium has become paramount. It is high time we address these pressing concerns and embark on a collective mission to heal our planet and secure a sustainable future.

Embracing native plants can be a vital step toward healing the Planet.

Our Native Plants

– Common Name: Blue wild indigo

A must-have Fall perennial that surprises and over-performs. These tiny daisy flowers are a delight when most gardens have an autumnal look with golden tones and rustic shades.

Blue Sea Holly is a striking, architectural, often silverized annual or short-lived perennial thistle you will want to grow from seed. Often seed in designer gardens, blue sea holly brings a bold dramatic effect to any garden.

5 native plants that attract hummingbirds – There are hundreds of wildflowers and plants that Hummingbirds will visit regularly to feed, in-fact as they migrate across the country they search for specific wild and garden plants to feed from, often resorting to feeders filled with sugar-water when flower nectar is in short supply.

Tulips are popular around the World, often known as the soul of Spring, and historically symbolic for perfect love. Finding the perfect Tulip for your location can often be challenging, particularly as many of Tulip cultivar’s are fussy and short-lived.

Native Buttonbush or Cephalanthus occidentalis is a wonderful pollinator plant for any garden, the hardy shrub needs very little aftercare as long as certain criteria are met.

Great job! You have taken a wonderful first step towards creating a beautiful and environmentally-friendly space by growing flowers and planning a garden full of pollinators. 

In the grand tapestry of nature, certain events capture our attention and ignite our curiosity. One such phenomenon is oak tree masting, a remarkable reproductive strategy displayed-by certain oak species. With synchronized precision, these majestic trees produce an overwhelming abundance of acorns in periodic cycles. Oak tree masting captivates scientists and ecologists but also influences the lives of numerous organisms within their ecosystem. Explore this intriguing natural phenomenon and unravel the secrets behind oak tree masting.

Planting bulbs in Fall is more than just picking up a few bulbs from your local garden center. It’s a celebration of new life a joyous event that needs planning and preparation!

 Growing Native Plants at Home – There’s never been a better time to grow native, with an engaged online presence the desire to grow native wild-flowers at home has never been stronger.

Growing plants from seeds is a great way to fill a garden on a budget.