How are you doing?
We hope this message finds you healthy and safe. To help you find some calm among the chaos, we've decided to try something.
Are you familiar with the Native Plant Sale we have with Turkey Creek every April? Well, it's still gonna happen this year!
Just a bit differently.
Starting today through May 1st, you can shop for native plants online HERE and choose from pick-up or delivery options.
Please allow 5-10 business days for your order to be filled. You will be contacted with a specific day and time for delivery or pickup. Please note that plant quantities are limited as Ruffner Members were given the opportunity to shop first.
Keep in mind that this is brand new for us and we hope you will be patient as we work hard to fulfill your orders while keeping everyone safe.
Disclaimer: To ensure the safety of our staff and customers, we are following the shelter-in-place recommendations in accordance with the City of Birmingham's ordinance issued on March 25, 2020. To keep it even more real: The online plant sale is subject to change in accordance with any updates to the City of Birmingham shelter-in-place ordinance and/or state of Alabama recommendations regarding COVID-19.
You may be wondering, what's so great about native plants and why should I care?
Allow us to bust out some knowledge: Native plants promote biodiversity. This means the more native plants you have in an area, the more likely you are to have more species of insects, birds, and other wildlife. Our insects and birds native to Alabama rely on native plants for food, or a nectar source, as well as habitat. Native plants help with other ecosystem services such as filtering pollutants and preventing erosion. They also make a beautiful addition to any landscape.
Not sure where to start?
Check out our "Habitat to Go" boxes!
Looking for the perfect variety of plants curated for your yard?
Our "Habitat to Go" boxes have been selected for your backyard's specific needs. As you are shopping for plants, please consider the amount of sun and shade exposure the area receives, the soil type, maintenance upkeep, and the pollinators and wildlife you want to attract to your yard. These boxes are offered at a special discounted price, compared to purchasing the plants individually. Some boxes even include native plant species that are not offered for individual sale!
We have the following selections up for grabs:
Birds, Butterflies, and Bees
Pathways and Sedges
Rain Garden
Shady Woodland
Wildflowers
After purchasing your "Habitat to Go" box, you can enter into our contest to win your pick of Ruffner Mountain swag. Highlighted below is our "Birds, Butterflies, and Bees Box.”
Happy Planting!
If you enjoy our annual Native Plant Sale and you’d like to support Ruffner Mountain’s mission to advance the understanding of ecology in a rapidly changing world, please consider making a donation or becoming a member.