Seeds Shop: closed for orders

As previously announced, starting tomorrow we won’t accept new orders – until further notice (late Aug./September), depending on how the collecting of seeds goes. Many thanks to all who placed orders for those species that need an early summer sowing.

On and off rainy days are making difficult the collection of seeds. Taking pictures is also not an easy task, but after two years of drought it is a relief to see the lush vegetation both in the wild habitats and also in the garden.

Lilium michiganense is in flower, both in the woods and in my garden. Probably one of the easiest lily to grow from seeds, so do not hesitate to give it a try. Few other native species flowering now or about to do so in the garden: Deschampsia cespitosa, Symphyotrichum laeve, Zigadenus elegans ssp. glaucus, Asclepias tuberosa (in part-shade), Campanula rotundifolia, Campanulastrum americanum, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Clinopodium arkansanum; Lobelia siphilitica and Lobelia cardinalis clumps are promising an exceptional late summer flower show.

All, except Deschampsia (tufted hairgrass) were grown from seeds. It is possible to introduce quite a large numbers of native species in your garden to flower from spring until late fall, without breaking the bank. Problem is in fact, that many are not readily available from garden centers.
Try to grow them from seeds. BotanyCa will strive to provide :-)

Enjoy the rest of the summer, hike often in the woods, be observant of the plants and all other species, and try to learn more about them. I’ll post updates once in a while about collected seeds – in the featured image: recently collected fruits of Aralia nudicaulis (wild sarsaparilla).