Laudholm Native Plant Sale pre-orders are now being accepted. Plan ahead and get your order in by May 2 (it's pre-order only again this year). We've added an online form to make it easy.

Volunteers Pat Smith and Lynn Jourdan, who coordinate the sale, have put together a great list of 40 species native to Maine. Whether you have already started incorporating native plants into your landscape, here are Pat's&

Top Ten Reasons to Garden with Maine Native Plants

• There is a native plant for every growing condition in Maine.
• Maine natives originated here or arrived here hundreds of years ago without human intervention. They are survivors.
• Native plants provide food and shelter for indigenous animals.
• By definition, native plants are not invasive.
• Native plants thrive in Maine's acid soil.
• Maine natives have a natural resistance to pests and disease.
• Growing zones are not an issue. Maine natives are hardy.
• Native plants require less maintenance, easing the gardener's chores.
• Native plants make the gardener look good.
• Native plants keep Maine looking like Maine; they preserve our historic landscape.

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