Recent News: #plants
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July 01, 2021
Growing a passion for an unusual native species
Native to the Chesapeake, the passionflower is a cousin of the tropical passionfruit.
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June 07, 2021
The more the merrier when it comes to underwater grass species in the Bay
A new study demonstrates how SAV biodiversity improves ecosystem health
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April 23, 2021
How to use your yard to save birds and bugs
Native plants are key in supporting local wildlife
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April 01, 2021
The first blooms bring the heat
Skunk cabbage has the ability to create its own warmth and serve as an early food source for pollinators.
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March 09, 2021
Life under the fallen leaves
Bees, butterflies, moths and other insects use leaf cover to weather the winter
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February 24, 2021
The buzz around buying native plants
As insect and bird numbers decline, states and plant businesses take a closer look at selling invasives
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February 01, 2021
A feast for the eyes and for wildlife
While other plants sleep, this plant shines
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October 29, 2020
For these rural retirees, stewardship is a pastime
A couple in Pennsylvania is taking a piecemeal approach to restoring their land
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May 15, 2020
7 beautiful native plants to substitute for popular invasives
Forgo ornamental invasives for equally attractive native alternatives
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May 08, 2020
How choosing the right tree can help adapt to climate change
By planning for the future, you can increase forest resiliency
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