a densely planted garden bed with lush greens, along with some dark purple leaves, and some yellow and purple flowers

learn

Gardening can be a pastime or a passion. Learning more about gardening for biodiversity and beauty will help you attract wildlife, be more sustainable, and save time and resources. When we all do our part to care for nature, the impact is real.

a bright yellow and black bird with a seed or bug in its mouth on the stem of a flower

native plant power

Native plants are plants that naturally grow in a specific region, ecosystem, or habitat. They are indigenous to the area and have evolved there over thousands of years. We encourage everyone to choose native plants over their exotic counterparts because they:

are perfectly suited for our local climate and conditions.
provide seeds, insects, and caterpillars to feed birds
attract native pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds.
require less water and soil amendments than non-native plants.
are beautiful in a natural or formal setting.

Learn more about hundreds of varieties of native plants that do well in our area.

plant finder

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bring life to your garden

Everyone loves a beautiful garden. But the real beauty is when pretty plants also feed insects, which are the foundation of life on this planet. So, get your garden buzzing.

get buzzing

a black, yellow, and white monarch caterpillar contorting itself to feed on orange milkweed flowers

helpful habits

We used to look to our gardens for one thing: beauty. But, with a changing climate and loss of biodiversity, it’s imperative that we all expect more of our cultivated spaces. There are some simple actions that we can all take to garden more sustainably and promote bio-diversity.

get buzzing