April is Native Plant Month
in Minnesota

Thanks to the hard work and vigilance of our state’s great organizations, this April is once again Native Plant Month in Minnesota!

April is National Native Plant Month

Each year, the Senate and House of Representatives must reintroduce a new resolution, and the support of the Garden Club of America’s member clubs and other organizations are instrumental in its passing. You may learn more about the Garden Club of America’s work and its partnering organizations here.

In support of this special month, we rounded up our favorite native plant articles and webinars from our Northern Gardener™ Resource Hub to share with you below. Start planning your native plant space today!

From our Resource Hub

bumblebee on coneflower
Planting for Pollinators Design Guide

This comprehensive, downloadable guide offers “guiding principles and design concepts for residential pollinator habitat”.

Landscaping for Shade with Native Plants

Ecological restoration specialist Cheryl Culbreth shares her favorite native plants for shady spots.

Garden Design Template
Garden Design Templates from Blue Thumb

Find a rich assortment of plant and layout ideas to handle your site, no matter what challenges you’re up against.

Bumblebees on a swamp milkweed flower in partial shade
Native Plants for Wetlands & Rain Gardens

Ecological restoration specialist Cheryl Culbreth shares her top native plant picks for rain gardens and other wet locations.

New England Aster is a great competitive native plant
Native Plant Identification

Karin Jokela, pollinator conservation pro, shares tools and resources for identifying and learning about native plants.

Minnesota Native Plant Society

This nonprofit is dedicated to the conservation and appreciation of Minnesota’s native plants and plant communities.

Native Plant List

Bachman’s robust plant list helps you find the perfect native variety for any spot.

Native prairie grown from seed
Growing Natives from Seed

Urban Roots’ conservation program director shares how you can start from seed indoors or out.

Goldfinch among echinacea
See more!

We’re always adding to our Resource Hub. Check out the latest in our Native Plant area!

Have a native plant lover in your life?

Check out our gift ideas blog for some creative ideas to share with them this month!

Gifts for the Native Plant Grower