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.

native plant power

Native plants are plants that occur naturally in a specific region and have evolved there for thousands of years. We encourage everyone to choose native plants over their exotic counterparts because they:

are beautiful in both a natural and formal setting;
provide seeds, fruit, and caterpillars to feed birds and other wildlife;
support native pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds;
are well-adapted to our local climate and conditions; and
represent the unique floral identity of our region.

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

plant finder

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

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 and yellow bee on a purple flower with golden center

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