ARGYLE - As you put your gardens to bed, consider ordering native plants, raised and nurtured by Argyle Integrated Environmental Studies students, for next spring.
Argyle students are busy harvesting seeds this fall, and will plant and care for more than 50 different varieties of native plants in their greenhouse. These plants will be available in May and include single species trays, custom trays and collection trays. Each tray includes 32 healthy plants in 2-inch pots. Each tray will cover 50 to 100 square feet.
Native species occur naturally in an area at the time of settlement and were not brought in from other areas of the country or other continents.
Native Plants provide a sense of both natural and cultural history. These species were important to the diverse grasslands that once covered southwestern Wisconsin. Growing native prairie plants not only helps establish roots in the soil, but also roots with the past.
"Once established, native plants don't need pesticides, fertilizers or much watering," said Argyle student Cody Young.
A Native Plant Sale flyer has been inserted with the Lafayette or Green County Land Conservation Departments' flyer regarding their annual tree sale. Or call Argyle School or go to www.argyle.k12.wi.us/plantsale.htm for plant descriptions and order forms.
Students have carefully chosen ready-made collections for every need: Tall Grass Praire Collection, Woodland Edge Collection, Rain Garden Collection, Butterfly Garden Collection, and Rock Garden Collection.
Order early for best prices and to ensure the proper quantity of preferred plants are raised. Costs vary according to orders placed before or after Jan. 1.
For more information or to place an order, contact Argyle School at (608) 543-3318 or e-mail Integrated Environmental Studies Instructor Les Bieneman at LeBieneman@argyle.k12.wi.us.
The annual ALEA native plant sale provides funds to support Integrated Environmental Studies throughout Argyle School (4K-12th grade) with field trips, new scientific equipment, supplies for the greenhouse and educational curriculum.
Argyle students are busy harvesting seeds this fall, and will plant and care for more than 50 different varieties of native plants in their greenhouse. These plants will be available in May and include single species trays, custom trays and collection trays. Each tray includes 32 healthy plants in 2-inch pots. Each tray will cover 50 to 100 square feet.
Native species occur naturally in an area at the time of settlement and were not brought in from other areas of the country or other continents.
Native Plants provide a sense of both natural and cultural history. These species were important to the diverse grasslands that once covered southwestern Wisconsin. Growing native prairie plants not only helps establish roots in the soil, but also roots with the past.
"Once established, native plants don't need pesticides, fertilizers or much watering," said Argyle student Cody Young.
A Native Plant Sale flyer has been inserted with the Lafayette or Green County Land Conservation Departments' flyer regarding their annual tree sale. Or call Argyle School or go to www.argyle.k12.wi.us/plantsale.htm for plant descriptions and order forms.
Students have carefully chosen ready-made collections for every need: Tall Grass Praire Collection, Woodland Edge Collection, Rain Garden Collection, Butterfly Garden Collection, and Rock Garden Collection.
Order early for best prices and to ensure the proper quantity of preferred plants are raised. Costs vary according to orders placed before or after Jan. 1.
For more information or to place an order, contact Argyle School at (608) 543-3318 or e-mail Integrated Environmental Studies Instructor Les Bieneman at LeBieneman@argyle.k12.wi.us.
The annual ALEA native plant sale provides funds to support Integrated Environmental Studies throughout Argyle School (4K-12th grade) with field trips, new scientific equipment, supplies for the greenhouse and educational curriculum.
