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We love to share our knowledge of native plants, and muse about our journey towards establishing an ecologically mindful nursery.


Garlic mustard...space invaders!
SPACE INVADERS! You've likely seen this one in your yard, your neighbors' yards, in the woods, on the side of the road, and so on. Garlic...
Mar 30, 20244 min read
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Burning Bush: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Got burning bush (Euonymus Alatus) in your yard? Let’s talk! Perfection isn't the goal Our goal here at Blue Stem Natives is not...
Jan 25, 20248 min read
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10 Beginner-Friendly Native Plants to Beautify Your GARDEN WHILE buildING habitat
Happy New Year from Blue Stem Natives! May your 2024 be full of joy, good health, and native plants. The middle of winter has us thinking...
Jan 1, 20245 min read
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And when the rain beats upon the windowpane, i'll think of summer days again...
Well, folks, we’ve made it to the end of another wacky summer. Hottest July on record (that was a rough one), and pretty darn rainy...
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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April showers bring...
Ok, so here’s the thing. Two years ago I was sitting in my comfy chair penning a blog post all about how we were expecting the inevitable...
Apr 14, 20233 min read
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Winter doldrums, garden dreams
Mild Winter though it may be, we have reached the point where our fingers are itching for the dirt. The winter months are for seed...
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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