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November 8, 2024

Pollinator Garden Fall Maintenance

In the Metro area this fall, the weather has been pretty wacky with consistently warm temperatures and even a record breaking day in the 80s. However, inevitably, we will start getting arctic blasts moving down from Canada which will trigger a whole host of plant and animal responses. After the first few frosts our native…

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Black eyed susan with native bees

February 21, 2024

Integrating Native Plants into Your Vegetable Garden

Here at Natural Shore, we maintain over 500 ecological restoration sites around the metro area, so we often run into people that love natural areas and equally enjoy produce, vegetable, and food type gardens. We sometimes get asked if native plants and vegetable gardens can commingle, and the answer is always a resounding yes! Native…

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February 15, 2024

Using Native Plants to Combat Shoreline Erosion

In Minnesota, the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is not just a tagline but a way of life. With approximately 90,000 miles of lakeshores shaping our geography, the delicate balance between land and water creates some of the most important habitat in our state. Preserving the integrity of our vast natural shorelines and reducing erosion is…

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residential pollinator oasis with bergamot, grey-headed coneflower, coreopsis and others

August 8, 2023

Pollinator Paradise

Thankfully, we are starting to hear the message, more and more, that pollinators play an irreplaceable role in maintaining our environment and sustaining our food supply. Learning how to protect pollinators is paramount. They are the unsung heroes behind countless plants bearing fruit and seeds, ensuring harmony in our delicate ecosystem. Unfortunately, these essential creatures…

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July 13, 2023

Jumping Worms: What’s the Big Deal?

In Loring Park, 2006, Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) were first discovered in MN. Since then, they have moved through central and southern Minnesota landscapes at an alarming rate. One reason for this is that jumping worms reach sexual maturity fast, allowing them to reproduce at a much higher rate than other worm species. They also process…

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shoreline native plant restoration restoration up against turf

April 26, 2023

Turf Lawn to Prairie: Cost Comparison

Each year, an increasing number of people are opting to change their turf lawn to prairie, and for good reason. Consider this: the total area of turf lawn in the US is estimated at 60-65 million acres, more than all the US corn fields combined.  In Minnesota, estimates suggest that turf grass covers 15% of…

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Restoring MN Lakeshores with Native Plants

March 16, 2023

The Top Ten Reasons to Restore Your Lakeshore with Native Plants

Minnesota is home to over 10,000 lakes, and each one of them is a treasure worth protecting. A key component to preserving and improving lake quality is understanding how to restore lakeshores with native plants. High-quality shoreline restorations are an economical tool to reduce erosion, create resilient habitats, add natural beauty to the landscape, and…

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February 15, 2023

Small Backyard Restoration with Big Results

Every ecological restoration project presents its own set of unique goals and challenges. For this west metro landowner, soggy and sick turf grass made up a good portion of their backyard. The main project goal here was to take advantage of excess water drainage from a natural wetland and create an amazing backyard restoration and…

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Shoreline restoration that was funded by grants for habitat restoration

January 27, 2023

New Year, Fresh Grant-Funding, and Ample Opportunities to Restore Natural Habitats!

The new year is often a time for new beginnings and making positive changes in our lives. And what better way to do that than by creating a beautiful, thriving native plant habitat in your community? A great way to get started is by looking into the many cost-share programs and grants for habitat restoration,…

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December 14, 2022

Discovering Minnesota’s Ecology: Notes From The Field

As the winter snows start to fall, our crews have time to reflect on another busy and productive field season. One of the most rewarding aspects of our job is the opportunity to observe Minnesota’s ecology, the plant and animal interactions, within the natural areas that we manage.  Each year is incredibly unique due to…

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Pioneer Park native plant demonstration garden project

July 30, 2022

Project Highlight: Pioneer Creek Park Native Plant Garden

There are thousands of local parks all over Minnesota, many with amenities like ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, and horseshoes. Parks are parks, right? Well, not so fast. Pioneer Park in Independence, Minnesota, is unique in that it is home to an outstanding native plant demonstration garden. How did that native plant garden come to…

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