Rain, sun, rain, sun, repeat. Typically native plants need to be watered heavily upon planting and then watered again every week that we...

One way we can celebrate native plants in April is by planting native trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials. Another way is by...

Dutchman's breeches (dicentra cucullaria) and Jacobs Ladder (polemonium reptans) Everything about spring urges us to wake up and pay...

Little bluestem, anise hyssop, and hyssop-leaved thoroughwort in winter 1) Look back at the year and celebrate your accomplishments....

What a great name for this aster! Many native plants come into their peak during October - asters, goldenrods, and our native grasses...

A cecropia moth -- the largest moth in North America!! - was found eating leaves from a friend's native buttonbush shrub a few weeks ago....

What isn't t to love about this time of year? Cooler nights, tomatoes, and the gorgeous blues and golds of our native plants. I spent...

Despite our record breaking heat this summer, your native garden should still be looking good. This summer I watered my established...

The past month my garden has exploded with blooms and pollinators! Some pictures I took last week show a zebra swallowtail on my blazing...

Can you spot the natives in this picture? Growing on a sunny gravel pathway are native grasses, wild columbine, red beardtongue,...

There is nothing better we can do for mother earth than plant a native. Since I have added more natives to my garden, it is humming with...

Did you know 2024 is the first year both the house and senate passed resolutions declaring April as National Native Plant Month? Pretty...

Got plant invaders? Replace with natives this spring. I'm not building any new garden beds this year, instead I'm replacing plant...

I've been out walking, going slowly, paying attention and looking for our spring ephemerals...the first little signs of spring. A friend...

Happy New Year and Happy Snow! Whether you enjoy the snow walking outside or from your window, the images of snow and native plants can...

Fall is my favorite season, the colors, food, and weather all bring me joy. One of my favorite native shrubs to visit in the fall is...

My second plant sale will be this Friday and Saturday from 9a-2p at 47 Birds Nest Way Shepherdstown, WV. Fall is the best time to plant...

I smothered another patch of lawn this summer, as shown in the picture, and can’t wait to plant it with natives later this fall! Our...

It has been a busy summer with my first plant sale in June -- thanks to all of you who came out and supported Birds Nest Natives! Since...

For now, enjoy a beautiful fall day at Birds Nest Natives!