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Spring equinox vibes are hitting differently this year! I've been on a mission to erase that boring, thirsty 'normal' lawn and replace it with a thriving permaculture haven of native plants. No more weekly mowing, no chemicals, just layers of perennials, groundcovers, wildflowers, and shrubs that actually belong here. The pollinators are showing up in force already—bees buzzing, butterflies fluttering—and the soil is coming alive without me doing half the work. It's not picture-perfect (yet), but watching the ecosystem rebuild itself? Pure magic. Less water use, more biodiversity, better habitat for birds & beneficial insects, and food/medicine potential from the plants themselves. One patch at a time, turning 'yard' into something that gives back to the planet. Who's rewilding or going native this spring? Sharing your favorite native perennials, how you smothered/suppressed the grass, or your biggest wins/challenges? Need inspo for my next section—drop it below! #Permaculture #NativePlants #RewildYourYard #NoLawn #Biodiversity #RegenerativeGardening #GrowNative #SpringEquinox

The Beneath the Oaks Symposium delivered a beautiful day, featuring a thought-provoking key note from Rebecca McMackin. Attendees got connect with fellow plant enthusiasts while learning about resilient landscapes. #beneaththeoaks #rebeccamcmackin #grownative #biodiversity

Today’s native plant spotlight is Raydon’s favorite aster! Raydon’s favorite aster thrives in full sun. It is prized for its vibrant lavender to purple flowers that attract butterflies, native bees, and other pollinators. #grownative #grownativekiawah #naturallykiawah

Today’s native plant spotlight is Christmas fern! Christmas fern is a native evergreen fern that stays green year-round. Its name comes from its bright green fronds which makes them a festive addition to seasonal decorations. #grownative #grownativekiawah #naturallykiawah

Through our Community Cost-Share Program, we're removing around 80 invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees from @MineralAreaCC and replacing them with native trees! 🌳 short.mdc.mo.gov/4FU #GrowNative

🌿 Your yard can be part of the climate solution! Learn how to grow native plants: como.gov/city-source/april-2… 🌱 #GrowNative #StormwaterSolutions #ClimateSmartYards

April is #NativePlantMonth! Support local ecosystems by planting species that belong here. They provide food for pollinators, shelter for wildlife, conserve resources by taking in less water, filter our air, and bring natural beauty to your yard. 🌿🌷#NJNativePlants #GrowNative

Seed head of Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) with New England Aster (Symphiotrichum novae-angliae) in the background. #WhatYouPlantMatters #grownative #nativeplants #naturallandscape #pollinatorgarden

Stuff your face there, bee. Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera) is just cool. #WhatYouPlantMatters #nativeplants #naturallandscape #pollinatorgarden #GrowNative

Aces!! Can't wait now for Late Fall or Early Winter! Looks like I can sow the Indian Paintbrush about now. #WhatYouPlantMatters #pollinatorgarden #GrowNative #nativeplants

Around the corner, Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum)! This plant can reach 8 ft tall, although this particular plant typically flops over without enough support plants...I'll probably stake it. #WhatYouPlantMatters #nativeplants #naturallandscape #GrowNative #pollinatorgarden

Wild Hairy Petunia (Ruellia humilis)! A fantastic living mulch! #WhatYouPlantMatters #GrowNative #pollinatorgarden #nativeplants #naturallandscape

Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) doing is thing. Such a cool native plant! #WhatYouPlantMatters #pollinatorgarden #nativeplants #naturallandscape #GrowNative #deerresistant #rabbitresistant

Some activity in the new Prairie garden! Buckeye butterfly on Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria #WhatYouPlantMatters #pollinatorgarden #nativeplants #GrowNative #naturallandscape

SW side of the house is lit up! #WhatYouPlantMatters #GrowNative #nativeplants #naturallandscape #pollinatorgarden

Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica) #WhatYouPlantMatters #nativeplants #naturallandscape #pollinatorgarden #GrowNative

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) now blooming in the west garden. #WhatYouPlantMatters #GrowNative #nativeplants #naturallandscape #pollinatorgarden

#FirstBloom! Wild Hairy Petunia (Ruellia humilis) in the south garden. #WhatYouPlantMatters #GrowNative #nativeplants #naturallandscape #pollinatorgarden

Looking good!! #WhatYouPlantMatters #GrowNative #nativeplants #naturallandscape #pollinatorgarden