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Bee conservation awareness campaigns are often framed around saving bees for the sake of our food systems, and pollination is undeniably important. But native bees are also wildlife in their...

Prairie Dropseed has a reputation for being difficult to germinate indoors, but success often comes down to recreating the dry, well-drained conditions this native grass evolved in. Learn simple adjustments...

A brief but magical season is unfolding on the forest floor. Spring ephemerals are delicate native wildflowers that emerge early in the season, bloom quickly, and disappear again before summer’s...

If you are cold stratifying native wildflower seeds in your fridge, vermiculite is the medium we recommend because it provides a rare balance of consistent moisture, airflow, and sterility. Learn...

Learn the essentials of direct sowing, planting seeds straight into the soil, so your vegetables and greens can thrive from the very beginning. We cover everything from soil preparation and...

A vibrant wildflower meadow doesn’t happen by chance. It starts with thoughtful preparation. Native wildflower seeds are resilient, but they still need the right conditions to germinate and establish. By...

You don’t need a backyard to support pollinators. Learn how to grow a thriving balcony pollinator garden using native wildflowers that do well in containers. This guide highlights container-friendly native...

Shady areas can often feel like a challenge to plant, but they don’t have to be. This garden design is crafted for those shady spots with lots of woodland plants...

This quick, 7 day stratification technique using your fridge and freezer is a good option if you are getting a start on stratification later in the season, but germination rates...

Winter sowing is one of the easiest ways to grow native wildflowers that need cold stratification. By letting seeds experience natural winter conditions, you’ll get stronger seedlings, better germination, and...

Learn the nuance behind companion planting myths, and discover how biodiversity and timing support healthier gardens than adhering to rules from a simplified planting chart. 

Discover how Northern Wildflowers partners with Canadian farmers to produce native grass seed for large-scale restoration, reclamation, and ecological projects.