Nature is Calling... (Dig it!)
The Native Plant Rescue Program works with willing landowners to save native plants that would otherwise be destroyed. Teams of volunteers from the community travel to these properties slated for development to identify, properly remove, and transport the native plants. Digs take place in cooler, wetter months of the [...]
Category Archives: Native Plant Sale News
Native Plant Rescue Program
April 24, 2009 – 11:03 am
Useful Links
March 10, 2008 – 2:28 pm
Tree & Shrub Planting Guidelines & Post-Planting Care
Traverse City Light & Power - The sponsor of our annual Seedling Sale
Roadside Weeds of Michigan
Rain Garden Manual for Homeowners
Northwestern Bank
Plant Rescue Program
March 10, 2008 – 2:26 pm
Since the spring of 2005, a group of committed volunteers have been rescuing native plants at sites slated for development. In 2005, we offered 60 pots of rescued plants for sale. Since then, more than 1,000 native plants, including Trillium, Jack in the Pulpit, Foam Flower, and more have been rescued and offered for sale [...]
Rain Gardens
March 10, 2008 – 2:24 pm
A rain garden is a saucer or bowl shaped place in the yard or garden where rainwater can be directed, and is landscaped with native plants. The purpose of a rain garden is to direct the flow of rain from a roof or driveway, thus reducing the amount of storm water that enters rivers, lakes [...]
How to Attract Butterflies
March 10, 2008 – 2:22 pm
Planting native plants in your backyard or garden is the first step toward attracting butterflies. Butterflies and native plants have evolved together and are dependent on each other. The butterflies need the nectar of the plants for food and the plants need the butterflies for pollination. Besides nectar plants, butterflies need host plants. The adult [...]
How to Garden for Wildlife
March 10, 2008 – 2:20 pm
1. Grow native plants found in your area, including trees, shrubs and other plants that offer food, such as pollen, nectar, nuts, cones, berries and other seeds.
2. Provide water for wildlife with a birdbath, small pond or shallow dish...or care for a natural spring or stream on or near your habitat.
3. Create protective cover for wildlife by growing [...]
Michigan Butterfly Plants Offered by the GTCD
February 10, 2008 – 2:22 pm
Click here to view the list in Adobe PDF.