Biodiversity Nursery
@sjibiodiversity.bsky.social
A backyard nursery in Friday Harbor, WA. We offer a diverse selection of Pacific Northwest and San Juan County native plants.
https://www.biodiversitynursery.com
https://www.biodiversitynursery.com
Fall seed sowing is well underway! By spring, at least 124 species will have been sown, mainly into plugs. Any last minute wish list plants you would like us to grow?
November 13, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Fall seed sowing is well underway! By spring, at least 124 species will have been sown, mainly into plugs. Any last minute wish list plants you would like us to grow?
Wondering about our current plant stock? You can always check our stock by visiting the “nursery store" page on our website and hitting "click here" after "current availability" at the top of the page. This will take you to the stock spreadsheet. www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Nursery Store | Biodiversity Nursery
Native plants for sale in Friday Harbor, Washington.
www.biodiversitynursery.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Wondering about our current plant stock? You can always check our stock by visiting the “nursery store" page on our website and hitting "click here" after "current availability" at the top of the page. This will take you to the stock spreadsheet. www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Back in stock:
Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa)
Western Columbine (Aquilegia formosa)
Woodland Beardtongue (Nothochelone nemorosa)
More stock added:
Pacific Blackberry (Rubus ursinus)
Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa)
Western Columbine (Aquilegia formosa)
Woodland Beardtongue (Nothochelone nemorosa)
More stock added:
Pacific Blackberry (Rubus ursinus)
Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Nursery Store | Biodiversity Nursery
Native plants for sale in Friday Harbor, Washington.
www.biodiversitynursery.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Back in stock:
Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa)
Western Columbine (Aquilegia formosa)
Woodland Beardtongue (Nothochelone nemorosa)
More stock added:
Pacific Blackberry (Rubus ursinus)
Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Orange Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa)
Western Columbine (Aquilegia formosa)
Woodland Beardtongue (Nothochelone nemorosa)
More stock added:
Pacific Blackberry (Rubus ursinus)
Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
New bareroot stock!
Broadleaf Penstemon (Penstemon ovatus)
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)
Pacific Rush (Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus)
Seashore Lupine (Lupinus littoralis)
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Broadleaf Penstemon (Penstemon ovatus)
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)
Pacific Rush (Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus)
Seashore Lupine (Lupinus littoralis)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Nursery Store | Biodiversity Nursery
Native plants for sale in Friday Harbor, Washington.
www.biodiversitynursery.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
New bareroot stock!
Broadleaf Penstemon (Penstemon ovatus)
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)
Pacific Rush (Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus)
Seashore Lupine (Lupinus littoralis)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Broadleaf Penstemon (Penstemon ovatus)
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium)
Pacific Rush (Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus)
Seashore Lupine (Lupinus littoralis)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
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This is *exactly* why Digitalis (foxglove) is so invasive. The tall plants produce an unbelievable number of tiny seeds that very easy to accidentally scatter around, and they’re famously poisonous so none of our native animals are adapted to eat it. Instead, once it has escaped . . .
October 18, 2025 at 3:52 AM
This is *exactly* why Digitalis (foxglove) is so invasive. The tall plants produce an unbelievable number of tiny seeds that very easy to accidentally scatter around, and they’re famously poisonous so none of our native animals are adapted to eat it. Instead, once it has escaped . . .
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"To recover the islands’ Julia Orangetips, could we simply plant more of their preferred host plant? Tower Mustard is native to the San Juan Islands, easy to grow and a part of meadow restoration projects being carried out elsewhere."
Have we lost the Orangetip butterfly? | The Journal of the San Juan Islands
By Sophie Citro
www.sanjuanjournal.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"To recover the islands’ Julia Orangetips, could we simply plant more of their preferred host plant? Tower Mustard is native to the San Juan Islands, easy to grow and a part of meadow restoration projects being carried out elsewhere."
Meet Plantr! Plantr is an app where you can find your native plant soulmate! Similar to dating apps, you swipe left to pass on the plant and swipe right to keep the plant. Basic details like preferred light and soil condtions, as well as wildlife support are listed for every plant. plantrapp.com
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Plantr – Find Your Perfect Plant Match That’s everyone! You’ve seen all the available plants. Check your matches to see who you liked! ← Pass Keep → Swipe or drag the card to make a choice. Reset View...
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September 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Meet Plantr! Plantr is an app where you can find your native plant soulmate! Similar to dating apps, you swipe left to pass on the plant and swipe right to keep the plant. Basic details like preferred light and soil condtions, as well as wildlife support are listed for every plant. plantrapp.com
Some cool species are back in stock!
Beach Pea
Broadleaf Stonecrop
Low Gumweed
Northern Water Plantain
Pink Honeysuckle
Sea Thrift
Showy Milkweed
Yellow Sand Verbena
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Beach Pea
Broadleaf Stonecrop
Low Gumweed
Northern Water Plantain
Pink Honeysuckle
Sea Thrift
Showy Milkweed
Yellow Sand Verbena
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Nursery Store | Biodiversity Nursery
Native plants for sale in Friday Harbor, Washington.
www.biodiversitynursery.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Some cool species are back in stock!
Beach Pea
Broadleaf Stonecrop
Low Gumweed
Northern Water Plantain
Pink Honeysuckle
Sea Thrift
Showy Milkweed
Yellow Sand Verbena
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Beach Pea
Broadleaf Stonecrop
Low Gumweed
Northern Water Plantain
Pink Honeysuckle
Sea Thrift
Showy Milkweed
Yellow Sand Verbena
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Stock update!
Back in stock:
Field Chickweed
Prairie Dunegrass
Sea Blush
Self Heal
Tower Mustard
Wild Mint
Yarrow
Yerba Buena
New species:
Large Leaved Avens
Northern Water Plantain
Pathfinder
Swordleaf Rush
White Hawkweed
Back in stock:
Field Chickweed
Prairie Dunegrass
Sea Blush
Self Heal
Tower Mustard
Wild Mint
Yarrow
Yerba Buena
New species:
Large Leaved Avens
Northern Water Plantain
Pathfinder
Swordleaf Rush
White Hawkweed
Nursery Store | Biodiversity Nursery
Native plants for sale in Friday Harbor, Washington.
www.biodiversitynursery.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Stock update!
Back in stock:
Field Chickweed
Prairie Dunegrass
Sea Blush
Self Heal
Tower Mustard
Wild Mint
Yarrow
Yerba Buena
New species:
Large Leaved Avens
Northern Water Plantain
Pathfinder
Swordleaf Rush
White Hawkweed
Back in stock:
Field Chickweed
Prairie Dunegrass
Sea Blush
Self Heal
Tower Mustard
Wild Mint
Yarrow
Yerba Buena
New species:
Large Leaved Avens
Northern Water Plantain
Pathfinder
Swordleaf Rush
White Hawkweed
Back in stock:
Osoberry
Shortspur White Plectritis (for restoration/conservation groups only)
Slough Sedge
Small Flowered Alumroot
Spearleaf Stonecrop
New species:
Marsh Speedwell
Short Scaled Sedge
Western Fescue
Woodland Tarweed
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-stor...
Osoberry
Shortspur White Plectritis (for restoration/conservation groups only)
Slough Sedge
Small Flowered Alumroot
Spearleaf Stonecrop
New species:
Marsh Speedwell
Short Scaled Sedge
Western Fescue
Woodland Tarweed
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-stor...
Nursery Store | Biodiversity Nursery
Native plants for sale in Friday Harbor, Washington.
www.biodiversitynursery.com
June 5, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Back in stock:
Osoberry
Shortspur White Plectritis (for restoration/conservation groups only)
Slough Sedge
Small Flowered Alumroot
Spearleaf Stonecrop
New species:
Marsh Speedwell
Short Scaled Sedge
Western Fescue
Woodland Tarweed
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-stor...
Osoberry
Shortspur White Plectritis (for restoration/conservation groups only)
Slough Sedge
Small Flowered Alumroot
Spearleaf Stonecrop
New species:
Marsh Speedwell
Short Scaled Sedge
Western Fescue
Woodland Tarweed
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-stor...
In bloom and in stock!
American Speedwell (Veronica americana)
Bicolor Babystars (Leptosiphon bicolor)
Common Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
Fragrant Fringecup (Tellima grandiflora)
Yellow Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata)
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American Speedwell (Veronica americana)
Bicolor Babystars (Leptosiphon bicolor)
Common Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
Fragrant Fringecup (Tellima grandiflora)
Yellow Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
May 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
In bloom and in stock!
American Speedwell (Veronica americana)
Bicolor Babystars (Leptosiphon bicolor)
Common Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
Fragrant Fringecup (Tellima grandiflora)
Yellow Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
American Speedwell (Veronica americana)
Bicolor Babystars (Leptosiphon bicolor)
Common Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
Fragrant Fringecup (Tellima grandiflora)
Yellow Monkeyflower (Erythranthe guttata)
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
More stock added: American Speedwell, Coastal Hedgenettle, Roemer's Fescue, Sitka Brome, and Woolly Sunflower.
New species: Fragrant Fringecup and Red Fescue.
Back in stock: Field Chickweed, Lindley’s Clarkia, Orange Honeysuckle, and Woodland Strawberry.
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
New species: Fragrant Fringecup and Red Fescue.
Back in stock: Field Chickweed, Lindley’s Clarkia, Orange Honeysuckle, and Woodland Strawberry.
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Nursery Store | Biodiversity Nursery
Native plants for sale in Friday Harbor, Washington.
www.biodiversitynursery.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
More stock added: American Speedwell, Coastal Hedgenettle, Roemer's Fescue, Sitka Brome, and Woolly Sunflower.
New species: Fragrant Fringecup and Red Fescue.
Back in stock: Field Chickweed, Lindley’s Clarkia, Orange Honeysuckle, and Woodland Strawberry.
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
New species: Fragrant Fringecup and Red Fescue.
Back in stock: Field Chickweed, Lindley’s Clarkia, Orange Honeysuckle, and Woodland Strawberry.
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Get um while they are blooming!
Chocolate Lily, Common Camas, Dark Throated Shooting Star, Early Blue Violet, Long Stolon Sedge, Maiden Blue Eyed Mary, Menzie’s Fiddleneck, and Spring Beauty are all blooming in their containers (and in the wild) right now!
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Chocolate Lily, Common Camas, Dark Throated Shooting Star, Early Blue Violet, Long Stolon Sedge, Maiden Blue Eyed Mary, Menzie’s Fiddleneck, and Spring Beauty are all blooming in their containers (and in the wild) right now!
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
April 22, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Get um while they are blooming!
Chocolate Lily, Common Camas, Dark Throated Shooting Star, Early Blue Violet, Long Stolon Sedge, Maiden Blue Eyed Mary, Menzie’s Fiddleneck, and Spring Beauty are all blooming in their containers (and in the wild) right now!
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Chocolate Lily, Common Camas, Dark Throated Shooting Star, Early Blue Violet, Long Stolon Sedge, Maiden Blue Eyed Mary, Menzie’s Fiddleneck, and Spring Beauty are all blooming in their containers (and in the wild) right now!
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-store
Spring Beauty (Claytonia sibirica) and American Yellow Rocket (Barbarea orthoceras) are in bloom and in stock!
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April 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Spring Beauty (Claytonia sibirica) and American Yellow Rocket (Barbarea orthoceras) are in bloom and in stock!
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Happy Native Plant Appreciation Month!
April 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Happy Native Plant Appreciation Month!
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Honey bees are domesticated animals introduced from Europe — and aren't endangered, unlike many of North America's over 3600 species of native bees. Honey bees crowd out native bees from food & spread diseases to them. Instead of adding another hive, plant native flowers!
xerces.org/blog/want-to...
xerces.org/blog/want-to...
Want to Save the Bees? Focus on Habitat, Not Honey Bees
Keeping honey bee hives will not help the 3,600 bee species native to North America. In fact, it might do the opposite. The best solution to bee declines is to address underlying causes like habitat l...
xerces.org
March 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Honey bees are domesticated animals introduced from Europe — and aren't endangered, unlike many of North America's over 3600 species of native bees. Honey bees crowd out native bees from food & spread diseases to them. Instead of adding another hive, plant native flowers!
xerces.org/blog/want-to...
xerces.org/blog/want-to...
Grass Widow, Salmonberry, and Giant Fawn Lilly in bloom. 🥰
March 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Grass Widow, Salmonberry, and Giant Fawn Lilly in bloom. 🥰
Happy first day of spring!!!
March 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Happy first day of spring!!!
Grass Widows are blooming! I am also happy to report that the Grass Widow seed I sowed in the fall have germinated so expect this plant to be available in the future. The seed came from Northwest Meadowscapes but I hope to someday find a spot where I can sustainably harvest Grass Widow seed locally.
March 16, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Grass Widows are blooming! I am also happy to report that the Grass Widow seed I sowed in the fall have germinated so expect this plant to be available in the future. The seed came from Northwest Meadowscapes but I hope to someday find a spot where I can sustainably harvest Grass Widow seed locally.
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For every 5 butterflies seen 20 years ago, now there are only 4. While a few species have actually increased, many more have declined—some dramatically. Of 554 species, 107 declined by over 50%.
Even still, providing habitat & reducing pesticides can change things!
Learn more🔗 xerces.org/press
Even still, providing habitat & reducing pesticides can change things!
Learn more🔗 xerces.org/press
March 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
For every 5 butterflies seen 20 years ago, now there are only 4. While a few species have actually increased, many more have declined—some dramatically. Of 554 species, 107 declined by over 50%.
Even still, providing habitat & reducing pesticides can change things!
Learn more🔗 xerces.org/press
Even still, providing habitat & reducing pesticides can change things!
Learn more🔗 xerces.org/press
The Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis) are blooming, which means we are on the home stretch to spring now!
March 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis) are blooming, which means we are on the home stretch to spring now!
I am slowly rolling out species as we get closer to spring!
Back in stock:
Coast Black Gooseberry
Coastal Hedgenettle
Giant Blue Eyed Mary
Menzie's Fiddleneck
Osoberry
Western Buttercup
Woolly Sunflower
New species:
Sitka Brome
Western Sword Fern
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-stor...
Back in stock:
Coast Black Gooseberry
Coastal Hedgenettle
Giant Blue Eyed Mary
Menzie's Fiddleneck
Osoberry
Western Buttercup
Woolly Sunflower
New species:
Sitka Brome
Western Sword Fern
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-stor...
Nursery Store | Biodiversity Nursery
Native plants for sale in Friday Harbor, Washington.
www.biodiversitynursery.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I am slowly rolling out species as we get closer to spring!
Back in stock:
Coast Black Gooseberry
Coastal Hedgenettle
Giant Blue Eyed Mary
Menzie's Fiddleneck
Osoberry
Western Buttercup
Woolly Sunflower
New species:
Sitka Brome
Western Sword Fern
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-stor...
Back in stock:
Coast Black Gooseberry
Coastal Hedgenettle
Giant Blue Eyed Mary
Menzie's Fiddleneck
Osoberry
Western Buttercup
Woolly Sunflower
New species:
Sitka Brome
Western Sword Fern
www.biodiversitynursery.com/nursery-stor...
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In the Salish Sea region, the distribution of this butterfly is very patchy, with significant populations found only on San Juan Island — mainly at Cattle Point — and the Victoria Capital Region on Vancouver Island. Cattle Point is crucial for the survival of this species in San Juan County
The Ochre Ringlet | The Journal of the San Juan Islands
Submitted by Russel Barsh, director of Kwiaht.
www.sanjuanjournal.com
February 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
In the Salish Sea region, the distribution of this butterfly is very patchy, with significant populations found only on San Juan Island — mainly at Cattle Point — and the Victoria Capital Region on Vancouver Island. Cattle Point is crucial for the survival of this species in San Juan County
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We're hosting a meadow-making workshop with Rosie Cayou's Indigenous Plants Forum on Sunday March 2nd from 10am-2:30pm on Lopez Island (meeting at the Kwiaht office to start with meadow field trips followed by an indoor session at the McCauley Farm). Contact @arbutocrat.bsky.social for more info.
February 24, 2025 at 10:42 PM
We're hosting a meadow-making workshop with Rosie Cayou's Indigenous Plants Forum on Sunday March 2nd from 10am-2:30pm on Lopez Island (meeting at the Kwiaht office to start with meadow field trips followed by an indoor session at the McCauley Farm). Contact @arbutocrat.bsky.social for more info.