Start Gardening with Native Plants this Year

Hydrangeas? So Last Season.

Nantucket loves a good hydrangea showdown, but let’s face it: non-native plants and overfertilization aren’t winning any eco-points. What’s a yard-proud islander to do?

In Situ Native Plant Nursery

Specializing in Nantucket native and regional native straight plants for the Nantucket Community. Located at Sustainable Nantucket at Mt Vernon Farm, 168 Hummock Pond Road, Nantucket, 02554

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Why Natives Matter

Without native plants, Nantucket faces significant ecological and cultural risks. Native species are essential for supporting pollinators, birds, and wildlife, while preventing the spread of invasive plants that threaten local ecosystems.

The Making of a Meadow

On Nantucket, where native ecosystems like sandplain grasslands and coastal habitats are rare and precious, converting traditional lawns into meadows is a meaningful way to protect our environment.

Seed Sources for Native Plants

Starting a native plant garden or meadow begins with the right seeds. Explore the list below to find reputable sources and more.

Planting the Natural Garden- Piet Oudolf & Henk Gerritsen

Native Plants for New England Gardens- Mark Richardson & Dan Jaffe

The New Perennialist- Tony Spencer

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