OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER Seed collecting October is a busy month for a native seed farmer. While I have been harvesting some species over the summer, many species mature in October and into November, especially the asters, goldenrods and grasses. Fortunately,…
AUGUST 2026 NEWSLETTER Sharing the Joy of Native Plants August makes me think of days spent at the beach, long hikes in the woods and reading a good book in my hammock. We usually go camping in August, and I…
JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER The Hidden World of Insects July means heatwaves and sunshine, beach days and summer vacation. For our native plants it might mean blistering hot growing conditions and dry soil. To help keep moisture in the soil and…
JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER Adventures in Sand June has arrived with long days and sunshine. The world is new with vivid green leaves and bright blue skies. We are very busy with planting before the real heat of summer sets in.…
MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER Abundance May often takes me by surprise with its speed and abundance. All of a sudden the trees are clothed in pale green leaves and the forest floor is carpeted with flowers. Somehow I don’t feel ready…
APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER Water Water is shapeshifting its way across the land today. We still have a layer of snow, but it is skipping the melting stage and vaporizing directly into the air. It is also raining. The rain and…
MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER Changing of the seasons March is a month of great and swift changes. We will gain an hour and twenty minutes of daylight from the beginning to the end of the month, around 3 minutes each and…
FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER Last call for winter sowing! February is one of my favorite months. The days are getting longer and they tend to be bright and sunny. Did you know we average 21 sunny days in February? Not bad…
JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER Seeds in winter We are heading into the depths of winter, when snow is deep on the ground and spring is far away. If you want to be technical, we are 22 days past the solstice. Some…
December 2025 Newsletter Sowing native seeds Now is the time to sow your native seeds! There are three main ways you can do this: direct sowing, winter sowing and putting your seeds in the fridge. The seeds of many native…