Native Plant Gardening

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According to the The National Audubon Society:

Restoring native plant habitat is vital to preserving biodiversity. By creating a native plant garden, each patch of habitat becomes part of a collective effort to nurture and sustain the living landscape for birds and other animals.

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I have ~1000 native plants in pots that I've grown from seed. Any ideas on the best way to either sell them or get rid of them? Collaborations with organizations, etc.? (self.nativeplantgardening)

submitted 2 years ago by Pmmeyourtoaster to c/[email protected]

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All seeds harvested within 100 miles and in same ecoregion. I have a nursery license and have sold some (at cost) at a few yard sales, but am looking to sell more or do a plant giveaway before winter. Have been looking for examples of others doing this and haven't found much. Want to ensure people buying them/taking them actually plant them and have some education. Any ideas would be appreciated.

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[–] miked 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Location?

I'm in the San Francisco Bay area of California. I've seen native plant sales on Nextdoor.

Also, even if the buyers aren't interested in natives you are still distributing them in your area.

I've considered growing a local oak from acorns. I've found a couple growing randomly on my property and there is a park across the street with some huge ones (and lots of acorns).

Edit - I've also seen some local groups having trades, donation, giveaways.