want to garden with native plants?

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want to grow plants that are native to your local area?

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1. IMPORTANT BUTTERFLY HOST PLANTS

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1. learn about local plants

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2. identify the plants in your yard

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3. start a plant wishlist

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4. shop local nurseries

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5. read the plant label closely!

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6. ask for more natives

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READY TO FIND NATIVE PLANTS NEAR YOU?

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want to grow plants that are native to your local area?

1. IMPORTANT BUTTERFLY HOST PLANTS

2. DROUGHT TOLERANT & SAVE WATER

3. FOOD FOR INSECTS & WILDLIFE

GROWING NATIVES HELPS THE EARTH:

3. NO NEED FOR PESTICIDES OR FERTILIZER