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Native or Not?

Interest in native plants is at an all-time high, as gardeners seek out plants that tend to require less of everything — from water to fertilizer to maintenance — have fewer pest and disease problems, and in the case of flowering plants, attract boatloads of native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. But just what is a native plant?

Southwood Grown

Local is a powerful buzzword these days. It resonates with people who are concerned about where the products and services they buy actually come from. And for that reason, all kinds of companies try to convince folks that what they have to offer is local, sometimes stretching the definition to suit their particular message. So just how “local” is local?

Well in our case, we’re not just local — we’re “hyper local” — and here’s why.