Scroll Down for: Websites & Plant Information | Plant Lists & Databases | Books & Publications | Native Plant Nurseries, Landscapers, & Where to Purchase
See anything missing? Contact us to consider any additions. | * indicates chapter founder
Websites & Plant Information
Wild Ones Delmarva recorded programs
Adkins Arboretum – biannual native plant sales, bookstore and gift shop, online resources
Bays to Backyards Program – community engagement program by Delaware Center of Inland Bays, receive hands-on guidance and resources for your neighborhood, earn your “Bay Friendly Community” recognition
Bird City Network– lists a framework of direct actions that support healthy wildlife and promote native plants
*Environmental Concern (Easton) – plant information, education and outreach
Field Guide: Beaver Tracks & Signs – from National Wildlife Federation and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Homegrown National Park – research, planting guides, and register your habitat
IBAs (Important Bird Areas) – Visit Delaware, Audubon Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC)
Identifying Animals Tracks In Your Backyard – National Wildlife Federation resource with photos and audio
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Botanic Garden of Texas with online plant information, classes, and more
Less Lawn, More Life – A challenge to join thousands across America restoring nature in their own backyards
Maryland Native Plant Society, Eastern Shore Chapter – field trips, programs, education, and conference
Maryland Invasive Species Council – information about species of concern, membership opportunities, and more
Native Plant Societies – Delaware | Maryland | Pennsylvania | Virginia
North Creek Nurseries – resources and plant finder, plant sales for the trade only
The Power of Native Plants in Water Conservation – Article from Wild Spirit, Wild Places (Texas) about how choosing native plants contributes to healthy water systems and landscapes
The Role of Native Plants in Reducing Water Usage in Landscaping – Article from h20conserve detailing how native plants support healthy water systems and landscapes
Soil and Water Conservation – National Wildlife Federation article about practices you can use
Soil lab testing at University of Delaware – purchase a kit or DIY at home with quart Ziplock bags
Soil lab testing at University of Massachusetts – DIY at home with quart Ziplock bags
University of Maryland Extension HGIC and MD DNR – Yard and Garden articles
Plant Lists & Databases
Chapter Native Plant Resources – includes a list of invasive plants and native alternatives, created by Wild Ones Delmarva Chapter
Caroline County MD Municipal Plantings: Perennials – appropriate for suburban residents, businesses, and municipalities
Caroline County MD Municipal Plantings: Dwarf Shrubs – appropriate for suburban residents, businesses, and municipalities
MARSB (Mid-Atlantic Region Seed Bank) Species Lists – many resources including lists of high-value native plants by ecoregion and habitat with interactive map (main website)
Maryland’s Best Native Plant Program – list of recommended commercial native plants with environmental information
Mid-Atlantic Plant Guide – native plant list, ecoregions, invasive plant replacements
Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder – database of plants and growing conditions
Mt. Cuba Center Plant Research Trials – public demonstration and trial gardens, reports of how certain species and their cultivars perform in garden settings
North Carolina State Extension Plant Toolbox – extensive database of plants and growing conditions
University of Maryland Extension Coastal Plain Featured Plant List – simple list of names and types
Books & Publications
Wild Ones recommended reading list, book reviews, and webinars
Essential Native Trees and Shrubs by Tony Dove and Ginger Woolridge
In Defense of Plants by Matt Candeias
Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping, Chesapeake Bay Watershed by US Fish & Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Federation Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife by David Mizejewski
Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas by US National Park Service and US Fish & Wildlife Service
The Living Landscape by Rick Darke & Doug Tallamy
Native Plant Nurseries & Landscapers
Chapter Native Plant Resources – list of Delmarva native plant nurseries and sellers, created by Wild Ones Delmarva
Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals – find certified professionals or become one
Maryland Native Plant Program – list of nurseries who sell Maryland native plants and more
Maryland Native Plant Society, Eastern Shore Chapter list – coming soon!
Mid-Atlantic Native Plant Guide Native Nurseries List
No-Buy Plant List and Native Alternatives
State Registered Nurseries and Plant Brokers: Delaware | Maryland | Pennsylvania | Virginia