Growing for Skan

According to this research study native trees, especially oaks, host the bulk of the Carolina Chickadee’s insect-intensive diet.

"It's a basic idea, but it makes a whole lot of sense: Native plants are better for native birds than introduced flora. More specifically, because these trees and shrubs have evolved with the local wildlife, they harbor more insects or yield more berries and fruit than non-native plants, providing greater amounts of food for certain critters. This seemingly obvious idea has been buttressed by years of research by Doug Tallamy, whose published work has shown that these plants host many more caterpillars, and that yards with more native vegetation host more native-bird species." Read the entire article on the Audubon website: https://www.audubon.org/news/new-research-further-proves-native-plants-offer-more-bugs-birds

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Go Native! perennials inventory includes a growing selection of native flowering plants, grasses, shrubs and trees for your garden – 95% were grown from seeds collected in CNY. In 2021 we anticipate having a broader selection of trees, ferns and sedges as well. These plants are available to homeowners and landscapers, in both pots and bareroot. For large orders (over 25 plants) call to discuss delivery.

Interested? Please Sign Up to become a member, free of charge (in 2020).
• Once you’ve joined you can see any inventory available.
• Order weekly until Monday 11:59 pm
• Pick up at The Mill, 4022 Mill Road, Skaneateles on Thursdays between 4-6:30pm (where you can also purchase from Last Shot Distillery and the Skaneateles Brewery).
• Pay online with credit card.

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These plants were planted in July 2019, and now are hedges. They can be cut back and tamed, or not. read more...

We are growing hundreds of plants for you to make lovely and protective gardens - for our lake, drinking water, wildlife and for our own quality of life! read more...