If you are looking for real expertise, as well as plants — we have always had very good luck with plugs, and no jumping worms, though you can certainly remove soil until you’re satisfied there’s nothing there — I’d recommend the Native Plant Trust in Framingham, just over the line in Sudbury. I can’t believe how lucky we are to have it so close by, and with all due respect to locals, their expertise is so broad and so deep I can’t imagine looking elsewhere for information, or plant material.

They are not designers though, if that’s what you’re looking for. There are several locals whose work feels in sync with Piet Oudolf — top of mind are Natalie DeNormandie and Alden Laurel (I don’t know Alden Laurel but have seen what they put together recently for friends and their garden will be spectacular next year, and basically all native plants).

You might also listen to Margaret Roach’s podcast — she often interviews Uli Lorimer, but also Doug Tallamy, and Ken Druse. Plenty of smart, actionable info. 

Lis


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On Jun 22, 2025, at 5:26 PM, Terry Kay Epperson <[email protected]> wrote:


Hi, all,

Visiting the https://tendingyouryard.org website made me realize that this vision is what I've been trying to accomplish in my own yard, albeit very slowly, with only one of the three of us very passionate about it (although Emmett seems to take interest when I can get him out there).  So far, my neighbors and family have been patient, one volunteer native at a time (I also refuse to buy plants with soil due to the invasive jumping worms that we do not yet have, so my approach is snail-slow).  Has anyone worked with them?  So far, I'm losing the battle, and their work is beautiful!

Warm regards,
Terry Kay
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