A diversity of flowering plants AND grasses create great structure to the habitat crucial for both upland birds and pollinators. Native grasses also play an important role in the lifecycle of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators because they offer nesting habitat needed to

Pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, bats, butterflies and other insects, play a crucial role in pollinating flowers and in the production of most fruits and vegetables. These small pollen movers are essential for healthy ecosystems. 🐝 🦋 🦇 Photo by Carmen Aurrecoechea / NPS

Return to a pollinator-herb garden, designed & planted last Fall, for a late Spring/early Summer maintenance inspection. Everything looks good in this garden's 2nd season. Species such as yarrow, wild raspberry, mint, hyssop, monarda, lemon balm, New England aster & comfrey, to

Earning the title today at the nursery! Busy Bee #PlantNative

#PollinatorWeek may be winding down, but it is not too late to turn your yard into a haven for pollinators! fs.usda.gov/research/nrs/n…

Bumble bees use "buzz pollination" to vibrate their wing muscles & dislodge additional pollen. Tomatoes, peppers, & cranberries benefit greatly from this behavior. If these food items are on your table, give those bumbles a shout-out! #PollinatorWeek 📸USFWS

Monarch butterfly wings are an indicator of age & health. Their wings are covered in tiny scales composed of a protein called chitin. These scales work together to create their vibrant markings and are also important for flight maneuverability. #PollinatorWeek 📸Lisa Hupp/USFWS

Bee balm (𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘱.) are great plants for pollinators of all kinds. The nectar is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and the seeds are a great food source for other songbirds! 📷 Robert Summit

"About 10% of the southeastern United States’ 8,000 native plant species have been identified in the last 50 to 60 years, according to Weakley." Read more about our Herbarium's work in this excellent piece from UNC Research! endeavors.unc.edu/the-green-thum…

On this #BugBanterPodcast, we’re continuing a series of 3 episodes to highlight many of the over 800 fascinating butterflies we have in North America! The second stop on tour brings us to the butterflies found east of the Rocky Mountains! 🏔🦋 ➡️xerces.org/bug-banter/win…

A Colossal Need for Native Seed 🌱 Restoring wildlife habitat on fatigued public land starts with native seed—a commodity in short supply. Can the National Seed Strategy sow the grounds for success? Read the National Wildlife Magazine Spring 2024 Issue 📲 ow.ly/VOIl50SmGaM

Owner Robert Ballard spoke today in Oxford, MS at First Regional Library on Landscaping with Natives! Great time sharing our passion to #PlantNative

July on deck in the Deep South means our Kings get their shield. The guys getting the shade cloth up today to protect arguably our favorite group at the nursery. Our Native Grasses! #PlantNative

The Prop don’t stop! Baby Inkberries in the propagation house. #PlantNative

Mountain Mint buffet still open in the Beryl Breeze! #PlantNative

Swamp Mallow showing out in the greenhouse! #PlantNative

Behind the scenes with Andrew in the propagation house filming for his upcoming talk on plant propagation. #PlantNative

Asters bringing a pop around the greenhouse today! #PlantNative