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I take a walk in the Lost Creek of Missouri, showing what treasures to expect here in mid-May. This area is a unique place with the convergence of several types of ecologies in close proximity, working together to support scarce and unusual native species. a recent discovery here may yield either a Clasping Milkweed (Asclepias amplexicaulis) or a Purple Milkweed (Asc. purpurascens). BEAR SCARE!...

Calopogon tuberosus - Grass Pink Today, I go ahead and discuss this interesting native orchid, and pollinate them so we can yield more seed. This is a very underrated orchid that may grow well in certain areas of your yard, especially if you have some sort of pond or creek water feature. In creating more seed, I hope to increase its range in retention basins and rain gardens in Missouri, and gi...

I take a moment to discuss the atypical methods we use to grow Asclepias tuberosa, the Butterfly Milkweed. This method has proven to be the most efficient way to produce this species, and ensures that all of our plants will be vigorous enough for the garden or ecological restoration project. The seedlings in the 200 cell tray were germinated about 3 months ago, and kept on the heat mat on the m...

Twenty of our North American native Milkweeds are cultivated and propagated in the native plant facility, where we can track their progress and find ways to better approach their needs. We intend to create breeding projects that result in additional plants being created and more seed to be produced.

Cypripedium in cultivation can be difficult enough, let alone trying to keep them in containers! I discuss the layering and decision making of components in a working substrate for most Cypripedium species. THUMBNAIL PIC IS OF THE PLANT POTTED IN THIS SUBSTRATE! It bloomed not long after getting into a comfortable substrate, and even yielded seed from a cross with Cyp. acaule. The seed unfortun...

One of the questions I get asked frequently is how I make our California native substrate. It is important to consider what substrate many of these grow in, and how to replicate this in cultivation. We have successfully grown several California and desert native Milkweeds in this mix, which does take time to make. This is a must-watch for those growing these scarce Cali natives in pots!