The mission of PLANT IT WILD is to foster greater awareness and appreciation of the fragile natural environment of our region. Through direct efforts we work to preserve, protect, and promote the natural beauty of the area and its plant communities.
We promote the use of native plant species by producing educational materials available at our meetings, booths, presentations, and through our website. Programs are offered from May through September featuring a wide array of speakers and topics on native plants.
Not sure which plants are native to Michigan? Click Here to view a list of some of our favorite plants from this beautiful state.
Click Here to join Plant It Wild and help us preserve, protect, and promote the natural beauty of the area and its plant communities.
Click Here to read more about who we are and how we strive to help the community be a more natural and beautiful place.
Any pocket of soil can contribute to habitat.
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Curbside gardens can be surprising sanctuaries for birds, bees and other pollinators.There are plants out there that deer don’t eat. However, if hungry enough all bets are off. Our dog is the best deer deterrent.Deer are more prevalent than ever in many parts of New England—as gardeners are keenly aware. But there are many native garden and landscape plants, both woody and herbaceous, that don't appeal to deer. You can download our full list of deer-resistant New England native plants at www.nativeplanttrust.org/for-your-garden/ (go to bottom of page, under Tap our Tip Sheets).
Photo: Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a deer-resistant evergreen groundcover with bright red berries in fall. John Lynch © Native Plant Trust
So many Milkweed... one for every soil and moisture and light conditions available.
We are excited to see a native plant nursery featured in the Manistee newspaper.
Onekama nursery specializes in native plants for more natural gardens
www.manisteenews.com
ONEKAMA -- Ornamental plants come from around the world to lay down roots in Michigan, but Matt LaMore is encouraging local gardeners to look a little closer to home when planning their garden. LaMore, along with his wife Jennifer, recently launched Black Cap Farm in Onekama, which specializes in na...