GARDEN Rx Fall-blooming New England asters are an important autumn nectar source for bees and migrating butterflies. Peg Castle (right) of Fassett Farm Nursery with customer Norah Gaughan (left). Castle will help you with choosing plants and designing your pollinator garden. online store at buynhseedlings.com and get your order in soon. Every Day Is Earth Day As you dream about making garden improvements this season, keep natives in mind to create a healthy garden unique to your property. " Going native doesn't mean you have to get rid of everything else, " says Whytemare. Dalaker agrees, saying that it's okay to keep the plants you love as long as they are not invasive. " You don't have to give up the peonies and daylilies, " she says. When making your plant wish lists, think about what your choices have to offer besides their looks. Will they host insects for the birds to eat? Will they provide nectar and pollen for the bees and other pollinators? Will they offer shelter for wildlife? Do they contribute to our ecosystem or detract from it? " Your landscape isn't just for you, " says Dalaker. " If everyone does their share, imagine what we can do! " NHH RESOURCES Bagley Pond Perennials * (603) 320-0262 bagleypondperennials.com Dirt Doctors * (603) 229-3200 * dirtdoctorsnh.com Fassett Farm Nursery * (603) 593-8719 fassettfarmnursery.com Found Well Farm * (603) 228-1421 foundwellfarm.com Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) blooms from summer into fall. A short-lived perennial, it will self-sow to fill in any bare spots nearby. The blossoms attract pollinators and birds enjoy its seedheads. 56 New Hampshire Home | March / April 2023 NH State Forest Nursery * (603) 796-2323 buynhseedlings.com PHOTO BY JOHN W. HESSION PHOTO COURTESY FASSETT FARMhttp://www.buynhseedlings.com http://www.bagleypondperennials.com http://www.dirtdoctorsnh.com http://www.fassettfarmnursery.com http://www.foundwellfarm.com http://www.buynhseedlings.com