When it comes to native plant gardening, a little planning goes a long way. At Herring Run Nursery, one of the first planning questions we ask our customers is “when do you want to plant?” And the truth is that… →
A native plant garden full of healthy, well-chosen plants is a joyous place: beautiful and full of wildlife. Too often, though, native plant gardens end up being something less than joyous. One the primary reasons that people are disappointed with their… →
The most popular native plants at Herring Run Nursery are ones that offer beauty year-round. The beauty of a native plant that shines in winter is that they help preserve the sense of seasonality. Winter in Maryland has its own special… →
Rain gardens are often the best solution for reducing the amount of polluted runoff your property generates. They capture the stormwater before it leaves your land, allowing it to soak gently back into the earth. This process helps the water… →
We often hear that one reason to plant native plants is that they are easier to grow than non-native plants. While there is a grain of truth behind this legend, the truth is that plants of any type need the… →
We highlight three purple native plants you can use to support wildlife, reduce stormwater runoff, and show your pride for the Baltimore Ravens.
This week, Blue Water Baltimore is celebrating National Pollinator Week. Pollinating animals are critical to a healthy ecosystem as well as to urban gardens and farms, so having an excuse to call attention to these vital critters is a welcome… →
In 2012, for the first time ever, Herring Run Nursery was a vendor at the 25th annual Baltimore Herb Festival. We grow and sell native plants primarily for their wildlife value and pollution reduction merits, but it turns out that many native… →