?_th Annual Native Plant and Seed Sale
Pick up your native plant and seed orders at Carlton SWCD’s
Pollinator Powerhouse Event
PICK UP DATE: Saturday, June 26 - TIME ?? 10am to 3pm
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Last Day to Order - June 14
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Choose Carlton SWCD Pollinator Powerhouse Event as your pickup option
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PICK UP DATE: Saturday, June 26 - TIME ?? 10am to 3pm · Last Day to Order - June 14 · Choose Carlton SWCD Pollinator Powerhouse Event as your pickup option ·
EVENT DETAILS:
Select Carlton SWCD Pollinator Powerhouse Event as your pickup location when finalizing your order.
Pick up location:
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Pick up date and time:
Friday, June 26 - ADD TIME…..
Orders must be picked up on Saturday June 26. Make arrangements with someone else to pick up your order if needed. Orders not picked up at the event will be held at Shoreview Natives Retail location for one week. Contact them for pickup details.
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help!
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Plan Your Garden
Choosing the right location is one of the most important steps in establishing a successful native plant garden. Start by evaluating the current vegetation and the site’s history. Areas that are currently turf grass or have been regularly maintained and managed for weeds are typically the easiest places to convert, as they usually have fewer persistent weed problems and a lower weed seed bank in the soil.
In general, selecting a location with minimal weed pressure and a manageable history will reduce preparation time and increase the likelihood of successful native plant establishment.
Once you know where your garden is going to go think about the conditions of your space. It is Dry or Wet? Sunny or Shady? What are the goals?
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Prepare Your Garden Space
1. Smothering
Our preferred method of site prep involves laying down black plastic over the planting area to smother and kill existing vegetation. This can take from 2 months to 1 or 2 full seasons.
Example timeline: Install plastic in mid-May → Ready to plant by mid-July.
An alternative to smothering is digging up existing vegetation—including all roots. Roots can resprout if not completely removed.
2. Remove Black Plastic, Compost & Till
Once the vegetation under the plastic is completely dead, remove the plastic. Adding a layer of compost and lightly tilling it into the ground will helps plants establish more quickly.
3. Mulch
Add 1-2 inches of shredded hardwood mulch or use a biodegradable weed suppressant mat to control weeds.
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Pick Out Your Garden Kit or Individual Plants
Visit the link to our garden kits or individual flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs to start shopping.
Find a garden kit matches your site conditions and goals. Garden kits now include 8 packs (48 plants instead of 36) to make pickup easier and more efficient — reflected in this year’s pricing.
You can also shop individual species and explore our plant filters. Use the filters to look for plants that match your site conditions or goals.
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Pick Up Your Order!
Select Carlton SWCD Pollinator Powerhouse Event as your pick up location when finalizing your order.
Pick up address: ADD ADDRESS
Friday, June 26 - 10am to 3pm ???
NOW IT’S TIME TO PLANT! Check out the link below for more information about how to plant, care for and maintain your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I place orders after June 14? No, but you can shop at the Shoreview Natives retail store or place an order online and choose from the pick up options that are available at checkout.
What if I can’t pick up my order during the pick up window? Please make arrangements for someone to pick up your order if you can’t do it yourself. Orders that aren’t picked up will be held at the Shoreview Natives retail store for 1 week.
What will my order look like when I pick it up? Standard garden kits will have 8 6 packs in a tray. Trays measure 11”x21”. Each 6 pack will have a label with plant information.
Who can I talk to about questions I still have? You can email, call or text Jen at the greenhouse or you can visit the retail store and talk to our knowledgeable staff.
How do you recommend planting and caring for the garden? Here’s a link to all of that information.
How do you recommend planting and caring for the garden? Here’s a link to all of that information.
