Organic - Plants & Spawn

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Bare-Root Plants

Arnica chamissonis 8-12" tall. Low spreading groundcover with bright yellow daisy-like flowers used externally in oils and salves to treat bruises, sprains, inflammation. Z3. read more

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New England Aster -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 4-6' tall. North American native. Blooms range from blue-purple to lavender-pink with yellow eyes. Attractive to pollinators. Z3. read more

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Smooth Blue Aster -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Symphyotrichum laeve 3-4' tall. North American native has Loose clusters of lavender-blue blossoms with yellow eyes. Smooth blue-green foliage. Attractive to pollinators in late season. Z3. read more

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Chinese Milk Vetch -

Astragalus - Bare-Root Plants

Astragalus membranaceus 18-36" tall. Deep-rooted leguminous plant forms an upright bush with small whitish-yellow flowers. Important Chinese medicinal known to rebuild the immune system. Z4. read more

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Foxglove Beardtongue -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Penstemon digitalis 3' tall. Beckon the birds and bees to your garden with these white to light pink spires covered with nodding tubular bell-shaped flowers. Z3. read more

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Hairy Beardtongue -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Penstemon hirsutus 16-30" tall. Shorter than P. digitalis, with fuzzy stems topped by clusters of slender tubular nodding 1" lavender flowers with arching white lips. Z3. read more

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‘Panorama Reds’ -

Bee Balm - Bare-Root Plants

Monarda didyma 3-4' tall. Fabulous blooms in a diverse range of red shades destined to attract scads of butterflies and hummingbirds. Z3. read more

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Wild Bergamot -

Bee Balm - Bare-Root Plants

Monarda fistulosa 2-4' tall. Our native wildflower species with aromatic lavender blossoms. This is the variety most commonly used for medicinal purposes. Z3. read more

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Boneset -

Bare-Root Plants

Eupatorium perfoliatum 5-7' tall. Flat-topped clusters of white to lavender flowerheads. Stimulates the immune system. Fetching addition to the perennial border. Z3. read more

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Chives -

Bare-Root Plants

Allium schoenoprasm 12" tall. Edible spreading groundcover. Good to eat from early spring to heavy frost. Aromatic pest confuser, emitting bitter aromas that deter critters from the garden. Full to part sun. Z3. read more

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Wild Columbine -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Aquilegia canadensis 12-24" tall. This eastern North American native features delicate red-spurred sepals with yellow petaled skirts. Blooms late May to early June. Irresistible to hummingbirds! Z3. read more

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‘Bocking 14’ Russian Comfrey -

Bare-Root Plants

Symphytum × uplandicum 24–48" tall. Great companion plant for orchards. Excellent addition to the compost pile. Rich in silica, nitrogen, magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron. Z3. read more

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Yellow Coneflower -

Echinacea - Bare-Root Plants

Echinacea paradoxa 3-5' tall. Bright pure-yellow flowers with drooping petals surround spiky dark brown seed cones—irresistible to gobbling goldfinches! Z3. read more

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Northern Blue Flag -

Iris - Bare-Root Plants

Iris versicolor 30-36" tall. Northeastern native species with gorgeous blue-violet flowers with bold purple veining and a white and lemon-yellow blaze. Early. Z2. read more

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Hollow Stem Joe Pye Weed -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Eutrochium fistulosum 6' tall. Dusky-rose flowers are held on beautiful wine-red stems dusted with a light purplish bloom. More adaptable to heat and drought than the other species we’re offering. Z4. read more

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Spotted Joe Pye Weed -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Eutrochium maculatum 4-7' tall. Whimsical flat-topped terminal flower clusters bloom mid-July into August. Seed clusters add unique interest to the winter landscape. Attractive to pollinators. Z4. read more

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Sweet Joe Pye Weed -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Eutrochium purpureum 4-6' tall. Massive vanilla-scented pinkish-purple domed flowers are held atop sturdy green stems with whorls of 4 to 5 sharply serrated leaves. Often found in average to dry woodland edges. Z3. read more

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Lemon Balm -

Bare-Root Plants

Melissa officinalis 24" tall. Lemony leaves are delicious in teas, salads, with fruit or dried for sachets. Attractive to pollinators. Z3/4. read more

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Prairie Blazing Star -

Liatris - Bare-Root Plants

Liatris pycnostachya 20-30" tall. North American native with tall brilliant purple wands loved by butterflies. Blooms from July to September. Great for cutflowers. Z3. read more

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Swamp Red Milkweed -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Asclepias incarnata 5' tall. Unique flat-topped clusters of upturned red-rose-colored flowers. Long willow-like leaves. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Native. Z3. read more

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Almond Agaricus -

Mushroom Spawn

Agaricus subrufescens Aroma and flavor reminiscent of almonds. read more

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Blue Oyster -

Mushroom Spawn

Pleurotus ostreatus Very popular edible grey-white oyster. Our most productive strain. read more

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Chicken of the Woods -

Mushroom Spawn

Laetiporus sulphureus Large bright orange fruit bodies have a texture reminiscent of chicken. read more

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Golden Oyster -

Mushroom Spawn

Pleurotus citrinopileatus Tropical oyster strain that thrives in warm weather. read more

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Hen of the Woods -

Mushroom Spawn

Grifola frondosa Rich earthy semi-firm mushroom resembles a fat hen with leafy feathers and can weigh up to 20 lbs. read more

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Italian Oyster -

Mushroom Spawn

Pleurotus pulmonarius One of the finest culinary oyster mushrooms. read more

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Lion’s Mane -

Mushroom Spawn

Hericium erinaceus White clusters of icicle-like teeth, often found on beech and birch. read more

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Nameko -

Mushroom Spawn

Pholiota nameko Gelatinous orange-to-amber caps thicken soups and are popular in Japanese cuisine. read more

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Shiitake -

Mushroom Spawn

Lentinula edodes Brown umbrella-shaped spongy caps, very nutritious and medicinal. read more

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Wine Cap -

Mushroom Spawn

Stropharia rugosoannulata Vigorous fruiting bodies. Grow in sawdust beds, wood chips or straw. read more

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Stinging Nettle -

Bare-Root Plants

Urtica dioica 3-6' tall. Young shoots are high in minerals and leaves are delicious steamed as early spring greens. Cooking removes the sting. Spreads readily; choose your site carefully. Z2. read more

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Oregano -

Bare-Root Plants

Origanum vulgare 18" tall. Low-growing perennial with fragrant green and purple leaves used for culinary purposes. Given plenty space in full sun, it sprawls and is attractive to pollinators. Z4. read more

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Blue False Indigo -

Baptisia - Bare-Root Plants

Baptisia australis 3-4' x same. Vibrant blue lupine-like flowers in early summer. Bushy habit and shrub-like structure once mature. Good for erosion control. Z3. read more

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Willow-leaf Bluestar -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia 30" tall. Fine grassy willow-like foliage. Clusters of powder-blue star-shaped florets bloom in early June. Best planted en masse. Adaptable but performs best in full sun to part shade. Z3. read more

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Stiff Goldenrod -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Oligoneuron rigidum 2-5' tall. The gorgeous yellow-gold vibrancy of goldenrod packed into a dense, showy, flat-topped cluster. Attractive lush slate-green foliage. Z3. read more

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Gold Sneezeweed -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Helenium autumnale 4-5' tall. Rich and blazing yellow lends itself to a vibrant end-of-summer display. Easy to grow, excellent cutflower. Z3. read more

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Nodding Onion -

Bare-Root Plants

Allium cernuum 12" tall. Starry umbels of loosely clustered lavender-pink and sometimes white blossoms nod toward the ground. Flat narrow leaf blades can be used like chives. Z4. read more

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Marshmallow -

Bare-Root Plants

Althaea officinalis 5-8' tall. Beautiful towering medicinal plant. Leaves, flowers and mucilagenous roots are used to soothe mucous membranes. Z4. read more

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Chocolate Mint -

Bare-Root Plants

Mentha piperita 18-24" tall. Our favorite mint! Bright refreshing peppermint-patty flavor. Freshen your breath, settle your stomach and scent soaps and salves. Z4. read more

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Mountain Mint -

Bare-Root Plants

Pycnanthemum virginianum 30" tall. Makes a tasty minty tea traditionally used to settle indigestion. Spreads readily. Densely flowered, attractive to pollinators. Native. Z4. read more

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Common Blue Violet -

Bare-Root Plants

Viola sororia 6-10" tall. North American native with cheery blue-purple flowers and attractive heart-shaped leaves, all edible. Larval host plant for multiple species of butterflies. Z3. read more

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Blue Sage -

Salvia - Bare-Root Plants

Salvia azurea 3-5' tall. North American native with delicate spires of sky-blue tubular double-lipped flowers and sweetly scented foliage. Incredible in mixed bouquets. Blooms from August to October. Z4. read more

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German Winter Thyme -

Bare-Root Plants

Thymus vulgaris 10-15" tall. Fragrant sprawling perennial brings depth of flavor to soups, gravies, casseroles. Said to calm the nerves, soothe headaches. Bees love it! Z4. read more

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Blue Vervain -

Bare-Root Plants

Verbena hastata 5-7' tall. Elegant tall branching spikes of vibrant blue-purple flowers. Attractive to pollinators. Commonly used as a nervous-system tonic and mild sedative. Full sun. Native to North America. Z3. read more

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Hoary Vervain -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Verbena stricta 12-48" tall. North American native. Attractive to pollinators, most notably the Buckeye butterfly. Birds will devour the seeds! Blooms June through August. Z3. read more

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Yarrow -

Flower - Bare-Root Plants

Achillea millefolium 24" tall. A natural anti-inflammatory, cold remedy and fever reducer. White flowers June to September. Excellent orchard companion. Z3. read more

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