Resources
Where can I buy native plants?
Wherever you buy, make sure the nursery is neonicotinoid-free AND that they do not sell plants that are wild-dug.
Here are a few great sources of native plants:
How do I know if a plant is native to my area?
All plants are native to somewhere – the goal is to find the plants native to YOUR area.
One approach is to simply Google the name of the plant and type in “native range.” Other possibilities are:
Prairie Moon (look under “Range” for each plant)
Do you have tools to help me promote native plants in my neighborhood?
YES! That is the whole purpose of Purple Pollinator. Check out the templates.
Where can I learn more?
Once you start learning about native plants and pollinators, it opens up a whole new world. Here are some great groups to help you keep learning!
Where can I buy native plant and pollinator garden signs?
Native plant gardens look wilder than traditional gardens so it helps to explain to passersby what they are seeing. A garden sign is a great way to do this! You can find one here:
How can I help create pollinator-friendly laws in my town?
These resources will teach you how laws are made, so you can apply them to creating pollinator-friendly spaces:
What information can I give my town officials about native plants?
These documents and resources will help your local officials learn how native species can reduce maintenance costs, protect roads, and repurpose landfills:
Guide to Passing Wildlife-Friendly Property Maintenance Ordinances
Revegetating Landfills and Waste Containment Areas Fact Sheet
Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash.
Where can I buy native plants?
Wherever you buy, make sure the nursery is neonicotinoid-free AND that they do not sell plants that are wild-dug.
Here are a few great sources of native plants:
How do I know if a plant is native to my area?
All plants are native to somewhere – the goal is to find the plants native to YOUR area.
One approach is to simply Google the name of the plant and type in “native range.” Other possibilities are:
Prairie Moon (look under “Range” for each plant)
Do you have tools to help me promote native plants in my neighborhood?
YES! That is the whole purpose of Purple Pollinator. Check out the templates.
Where can I learn more?
Once you start learning about native plants and pollinators, it opens up a whole new world. Here are some great groups to help you keep learning!
Where can I buy native plant and pollinator garden signs?
Native plant gardens look wilder than traditional gardens so it helps to explain to passersby what they are seeing. A garden sign is a great way to do this! You can find one here:
How can I help create pollinator-friendly laws in my town?
These resources will teach you how laws are made, so you can apply them to creating pollinator-friendly spaces:
What information can I give my town officials about native plants?
These documents and resources will help your local officials learn how native species can reduce maintenance costs, protect roads, and repurpose landfills:
Help Your Town or HOA
I help municipalities and homeowners associations develop policies that promote native plants and pollinators.
Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash.