How to Germinate Native Seeds
The seeds of many native plants have built-in dormancy mechanisms. Learn how to unlock them!
EARTH DAY 2023: THE ALDO LEOPOLD FOUNDATION
Your support of native plants allows us to donate to environmental groups; NOW THROUGH EARTH DAY, APRIL 22nd 5% of profits from your online orders will be donated to the Aldo Leopold Foundation!
Prairie Management
Burning is one of the more important management practices for native plantings. Most native plantings need to be burned annually for up to five consecutive years, beginning in year two, to become well established. Burning yields better growth and more flowers. Mature prairies with no weed problems may need burning only once every three years. […]
40 Years of Learning Through Growing
Thank you for joining us these past 40 years in learning through growing.
The Circle of Life
The foundation of our ecosystem is rooted in native plants. Learn how native species benefit you!
Are You Mowing Your 1st Year Prairie?
Did you plant a native seed mix recently? MAKE SURE YOU MOW THIS SPRING!
CHANGE STARTS IN YOUR BACKYARD: The Pleasant Valley Pollinator Corridor Story
Local native plant enthusiasts work to build vital habitat corridors for pollinators.
EARTH DAY 2021: WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT IN DEFENSE OF PLANTS
Order online and we give toward a WORTHY CAUSE every Earth Day.
Prairie Moon Nursery COVID-19 Update
The health and safety of our community continues to be at the forefront of the decisions we are making.
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE FREE SHIPPING *Free shipping offer applies to retail, online seed orders, shipping within the contiguous US, that reach $100 or more. Custom Seed Mixes get bulk seed pricing so do not qualify. Eco-Grass seed always ships free so does not count toward the $100 minimum. No promo code is needed, look […]
You Can Sow Seed in the Snow!
You can sow your seed right on top of the snow!
The Impact of Neonicotinoids
Neonicotinoids (neo-nih-CAH-tin-oids) are systemic chemicals, which are absorbed into the plant’s vascular system, leaving the entire plant toxic to both target and non-target insects. Systemic chemicals affect the central nervous system of insects, resulting in paralysis and death. This class of insecticides is particularly harmful to bees as accumulated neonicotinoids are consumed by adults or stored, […]