Lynn J.
"The crew members were polite, accommodating, and competent. My calls were always promptly returned and my questions patiently answered. A pleasure to work with."
Dale H.
"We absolutely love each and ever member of the crew and continue to gain an appreciation for the beauty and value native plantings bring to our home, lives, and community.
Brenda S.
"We are very pleased and appreciative of the work and service we received. We look forward to beautiful flowers and grasses in the years to come."
The Importance of Local Ecotype
The origin or source of seeds or plants used in restoration is an important factor to consider. There can be significant variation within a species, particularly one that grows in a wide geographic range. Over time, a species will adapt to its locale, with a life cycle that fits the climate, season length, soils, and other prevalent conditions. A “local ecotype” seed or plant is sourced from a specific location and is therefore adapted to the conditions of the region from which it came. For this reason, it is important to consider the source of the seed and plants used in restoration and use local ecotype whenever possible.
We are dedicated to keeping track of the source of our materials and making wise decisions concerning genetic origin in our restoration projects. The authenticity of species and the origin of seeds and plants are at the heart of what we do.
We grow all of our seedlings and produce all of our seeds at our two farms so that we can produce the highest quality products available. Our plants for these production centers are sourced from nearby remnant prairies, guaranteeing that the plants we use for your project will be from that local ecotype.