Spring is so close!! Have you been out on a clear, warmer day, felt the sun on your face, and realized that you could smell the soil just a bit? Has that gotten you excited that it is nearly planting season!? Our shipping has been updated you can now select shipping from a drop-down menu in the shopping cart. |
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We'd like to introduce you to Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) A close relative of Joe-pye Weed, Boneset produces showy clusters of tiny white flowers. It is a good companion for Joe-Pye weed, Asters and Goldenrods in wet meadows, and provides sustenance for birds and butterflies. It has been used as a remedy for colds, fever, broken bones and as a tonic, but must be used with caution as it can also cause vomiting! This plant is fairly flexible with soil type, and can be grown in wet habitats including marshes, wet meadows and at the edges of ponds. |
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A plant at risk Spiked/Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) This perennial is a spectacular addition to any garden. Spiked blazing star provides a lovely contrast to the many species that produce yellow flowers in mid-summer. The purple flowers that reach 2 to 5 feet tall are a favorite of butterflies, including monarchs, hummingbirds and other pollinators. The root has been used as a diuretic and to treat sore throat and gonorrhea. It grows well in full sun, average soils, and in moist meadows and prairies. The main threat to this beautiful and valuable plant is habitat loss and alteration due to urban development. | | |
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Ecosystem Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) A major part of ecosystem restoration is the sustainable management, conservation and restoration of ecosystems to reducing disaster risk, with the aim to achieve sustainable and resilient development. For instance, the deep roots of native species helps to reduce soil erosion and land slides on steep slopes, while native plants evolved for wet areas can absorb great amounts of water and prevent flood events. Photo: Lance-leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) |
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Forest Restoration Project in Guelph We are excited to be working with Chris on a project to restore a treed esker on his property in Guelph's old university neighborhood. This complete forest restoration project involves invasive species management and the planting of over 1000 individual native plant pots and shrubs. Over the winter, we have made in-depth plans with Chris so that as spring comes around, the plants and property will be ready to start the transformation! |
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Name the new seed cleaner for a chance to win! Our new-to-us Agriculex Seed Cleaner will make the process of cleaning seeds much more efficient at Origin Native Plants.
Cleaning seeds is a key step in storing them. It removing the chaff which may harbour pests and diseases, and which can also absorb moisture from the air and cause mould when in storage.
Also, having cleaned seeds makes planting considerably easier, and improves the seeds' success rate. |
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Send us your name suggestion (reply to this newsletter) for the seed cleaner! We'll choose our favourite, and if you idea is chosen, you'll win a native plant!! (Plant prizes will be worth up to $5.50, shipping/delivery not included) |
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The Pullerbear has a name! Of the great submissions we received, the voted name will be "Buckminster Puller'! The individual who submitted that name will be getting a free plant! Other cool name ideas included: Big Foot The Mighty Gripper Rhamnus Rammer Ram Thanks for participating! |
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We'd love to hear about your native plant project! If you have been planting our plants on your property, we'd love to see your photos and hear your stories! With your permission, we would even like to share your story in a newsletter! Get in touch! We'd love to hear from you! Photo: Alex loading seed plug trays in December. | | |
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Kind words from a customer "I just found this nursery recently online and ordered some rock garden plants. There were some really interesting and different native Ontario plants available that I haven't seen anywhere else. My order was shipped super fast and arrived in good condition, many thanks!" - Greta Photo: Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium montanum) While you're at your computer, please leave us a Google Review! |
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Stocks will be refreshed in April, so please stay tuned!! |
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