Let’s Rewild Together: Bringing Back Native Plants, One Clump at a Time
There’s something quietly powerful about watching a native plant bloom — not just for its beauty, but because it belongshere. Native plants are the original caretakers of our soil, our pollinators, and our ecosystems. But over the years, many of them have been pushed out by development, invasive species, and changing land use.
That’s why I’m on a mission to help re-establish native plants — and I want you to join me.
For Friends of BB Lane Gardens: A Gift from My Garden to Yours
If you’re a friend of BB Lane Gardens, I have a little something for you: free native plant clumps, ready to find new homes. Right now, I have Marsh Marigold and Foam Flower available, on a first come, first served basis. These plants aren’t just lovely — they’re important players in restoring biodiversity, and they deserve to flourish again.
Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia)
Foam Flower is a sweet woodland native that forms lush mounds of heart-shaped leaves and sends up delicate white flower spikes in mid to late spring — think April into May in Vermont.
🪴 Light: Partial to full shade
💧 Moisture: Likes consistently moist, well-drained soil (but not soggy!)
🌱 Why it's special:
Foam Flower is on Vermont’s watch list due to habitat loss. It’s an excellent native groundcover that spreads gently and offers early-season nectar for pollinators. The foliage is semi-evergreen and often turns bronze or red in fall, giving year-round interest.
2. Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
A bright burst of sunshine in early spring, Marsh Marigold lights up damp meadows, woodland edges, and streambanks with its golden yellow blooms — often blooming as early as April.
🪴 Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Moisture: Thrives in wet or boggy soil — perfect for rain gardens or low spots
🌱 Why it's special:
One of the first flowers to appear after snowmelt, Marsh Marigold is a favorite for early pollinators and plays a vital role in wetland health. It's a cheerful, low-maintenance plant that belongs in every native garden with a bit of moisture.
Why Natives Matter
Native plants:
Support local pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Strengthen soil health and prevent erosion
Require less water and maintenance than non-natives
Help restore ecological balance
In short: they make your garden not just beautiful, but meaningful.
How You Can Help
Come pick up a native plant clump — first come, first served!
Plant it where it will thrive — shade for foam flower, moist sun or part shade for marsh marigold
Let it spread naturally — these plants love to settle in and slowly fill in bare spots
Share the story — tell your gardening friends and neighbors!
This Is How We Rewild — Together
You don’t need acres of land or years of gardening experience to make a difference. Just a small patch of earth, a little care, and a shared commitment to keeping Vermont’s landscape wild in the right way. So swing by BB Lane Gardens soon and grab your native plant starter. Let’s rebuild the wild, one clump at a time. Completely free with your memership!
