The Great Autumn Seed Sprinkle

Milkweed seeds bursting from their pods. Photo by Carol Markham.

Native plants don’t just grow - they belong. They feed the birds, the bees, the butterflies, and the soil itself. And right now, many of them are dropping seeds and blowing them quietly into the wind, gently preparing for next year’s bloom.

Which means it’s the perfect time to be a native plant fairy duster.

Break off a stem or gather seeds from your favorite natives - milkweed fluff, coneflower cones, NY Ironweed and Joe-Pye sprays - and gently scatter them where they’re needed. A meadow edge. A forgotten corner of your yard. A place that feels like it could use a little magic.

You’re not just planting plants. You’re planting food, shelter, color, and life!

So go ahead. Take a walk with a pocket full of native seeds and dust the world with a little love.

Article by Carol Markham, Conservationist