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Digital Guide to Native Plants

$19.00

As I started replacing my yard with native plants several years ago, I kept looking for a tool that would allow me to search a database of tried-and-true plants that were native to my area, ecologically beneficial, safe for my dog, and a good match for my space. 

But every choice I made required me to cross-check multiple sources, or search with one tool and then research with another. The tool I was looking for didn’t exist, so I made it.

Five years, hundreds of hours, and one Permaculture Design certification later, the Garden Revolution Guide to Native Plants has all the details a gardener needs about over 100 plants native to the Eastern half of the U.S. 

This is the actual tool I use when I start a new landscape design. 

  • It's built in Notion, a user-friendly, web-based tool that allows you to view the database of plants in whatever way works for your brain.

  • Advanced filters and sorting tools allow you to search by bloom time, color, sun and water requirements, height, habit, ecological function, and even pet safety. 

  • Want your garden to nourish your body as well as your soul? Filter by plants that are edible or medicinal.

  • Buy once, use 4ever. <3 The Guide currently includes over 100 native plants. When more species are added, you'll automatically see them, no updates or purchases required. 

As I started replacing my yard with native plants several years ago, I kept looking for a tool that would allow me to search a database of tried-and-true plants that were native to my area, ecologically beneficial, safe for my dog, and a good match for my space. 

But every choice I made required me to cross-check multiple sources, or search with one tool and then research with another. The tool I was looking for didn’t exist, so I made it.

Five years, hundreds of hours, and one Permaculture Design certification later, the Garden Revolution Guide to Native Plants has all the details a gardener needs about over 100 plants native to the Eastern half of the U.S. 

This is the actual tool I use when I start a new landscape design. 

  • It's built in Notion, a user-friendly, web-based tool that allows you to view the database of plants in whatever way works for your brain.

  • Advanced filters and sorting tools allow you to search by bloom time, color, sun and water requirements, height, habit, ecological function, and even pet safety. 

  • Want your garden to nourish your body as well as your soul? Filter by plants that are edible or medicinal.

  • Buy once, use 4ever. <3 The Guide currently includes over 100 native plants. When more species are added, you'll automatically see them, no updates or purchases required. 

RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE.

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RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE. 💚

FAQs

  • Because I am located in Western Pennsylvania, I focused on including plants in this database that are native to Appalachia, the Northeast, and the Midwest. 

    Whenever possible, I opted for species with broader native ranges. You’ll find county-level BONAP maps included with every plant species to help you determine if a plant is a good fit for your area. 

  • As the actual biological mother of a pit bull mix who loves to explore mouth-first, I’ve taken special care to research and note whether every single plant in this database is toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. You can even filter by safe plants for your pet! <3 

    Of course, levels of toxicity vary greatly - some plants may cause mild stomach upset and some plants can be fatal if ingested. Extreme cases are noted.

  • By their very nature, native plants have evolved to not only survive, but thrive in certain areas. Instead of using USDA Hardiness Zones, take a look at the native range map included for each species to see if a plant will work for you!

    Most plants in this database are native to Appalachia, the Northeast, and/or the Midwest. Whenever possible, I’ve opted for species with broader native ranges.

  • If you’re new to Notion, welcome! I love this tool because it’s user-friendly, allows me to update the database regularly, prettier than a spreadsheet, and you don’t have to create an account to use it. 

    You can open the link in your browser (on your desktop, tablet, or phone), and there’s a “How to” guide and video at the top of the page to help you navigate.

  • This resource is made to be accessed digitally. When you buy, you'll get a secret link that you can bookmark and come back to whenever you want. Because it's digital, that means you'll also automatically get access to every single update! 

    That said, if you check the “Add to My Garden” box, you could totally print a page that includes all the plants you'd like in your garden to bring shopping with you or easily reference.

  • YES! Every single native plant provides benefits to our ecosystem. No matter what kind of space you have, whether it's a few pots on a balcony or several acres, you can make a real difference. 

    Some native plants have super deep roots or require a lot of space, but many can thrive in containers, grow up a trellis, or stay put in a small garden plot. Notes about each plant's growing habits are included to help you find the perfect fit for your space.

Use your garden for good.

The Garden Revolution Guide to Native Plants is hundreds of hours and several years in the making.

(And counting! More plants are added all the time.)

It’s the only tool of its kind, and it’s only $19.

Because making ecologically sound choices should be easy and accessible.

Join the revolution. Plant native plants.