Constructive Plant Rescue

06/20/2026

Need native plants? We’ve got lots of ‘em! Here are some pics of our current stock which includes lots of Iris cristata, Christmas fern, Hexastylis arifolia, blue mistflower, evening primrose, and lots of free tree seedlings (oaks, walnuts, maples, and more)!
We will be open for business Monday 9:00-10:30, Wed 5:30-7, and Fri 10:30-noon.
(We are working on adding additional days/times—stay tuned!)

06/20/2026

We all need a bit more magic in our lives. Let’s welcome more fireflies!

Looking to bring a little magic into your garden this summer? 🌟 It’s prime time for !

As NC State Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers and passionate gardeners, we LOVE diving into the why and how of nature. Dr. Clyde Sorenson, an entomologist at NC State, shares some incredible insights in this Homegrown feature.

WATCH ➡️ go.ncsu.edu/secret-of-fireflies

(OR homegrown.extension.ncsu.edu/2021/06/17/discover-the-secret-science-of-fireflies)

Want to encourage more of these glowing beneficial insects?

🍃 Leave the leaves: firefly larvae love moist leaf litter and undisturbed soil.

💡 Turn off outdoor lights: artificial light can disrupt their complex flashing communication patterns.

🌲 Provide a healthy landscape: incorporating native plants gives them plenty of places to rest and signal.

📸 credit: Matt Bertone, NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

06/18/2026

Join us for the Grand Opening of The Tuckaseegee Arboretum and Gardens (TAG)!

Learn about TAG, find out more about Constructive Plant Rescue (CPR) and join the ACTION preserving biodiversity in the Charlotte region. Enjoy food trucks, tacos, and ice cream. Hope to see you there!

Saturday 9am - noon.

701 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28208

Celebrate the official opening of Tuckaseegee Arboretum & Gardens!

06/16/2026

Did you know solitary native bees sleep on or in flowers?

06/13/2026

The nursery will be open from noon to 2 pm tomorrow, Saturday.
We still have some mayapples left, and a couple of bloodroot. We have southern lady ferns from a recent rescue, and the Christmas ferns are looking amazing!
We’ve got lots of sun-loving plants that generous folks have donated to us for fundraising purposes— Georgia aster, bee balm, coneflowers…. The blue mistflower have already started blooming! Come by to grab some goodies for your yard. 😁

06/08/2026

The nursery will be open this week on Mon 9-10:30 am, Wed 5:30-7 p.m., Fri 10:30 am-noon, and Sat. noon-2 p.m. Come on by! We've been told (and we know) we've got quite an unusual selection. :)

05/31/2026

A list of Native Plant Nurseries by state! Wherever you are, this makes it easier to plant native! Bravo to The Plant Native! 💚

https://theplantnative.com/resources/native-plant-nurseries/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSJGopleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJZclZHZzVwazhweDJHZklrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgbu65qiZp_UgacJN4Y2ctxbDw3-oASXLvnb0VIIfRLprTafzQVrV48Wi0mV_aem_zCNplwXpNYgfiEWOvxP7VA

Find hundreds of native plant nurseries across the United States, organized by region. Explore businesses nearby that specialize in natives and get planting.

05/30/2026

This post highlights the benefit of rescuing mature bloodroot.

05/30/2026

Rescue tomorrow 2:00 pm in Denver, NC! Check your emails for details!

Come on out and join us!

05/26/2026

Why we do what we do. Watching this little mama select nesting materials this morning makes my heart happy.