Two Ferns Native Nursery LLC

05/25/2026

A couple garden friends today - the American painted lady caterpillar and the milkweed leaf beetle. Both of these species feed almost exclusively on these native host plants (pussytoes and milkweed, respectively). Plant it and they will come 🌿

Hope everyone is enjoying this absolutely divine weather this weekend 🌤️ Stay tuned as I’m planning to add some open dates to that browsing calendar soon! I’m hoping to have everything in order and open for browsing by next week!

05/13/2026

Teaser post! 😜 The hoophouse is LUSH right now, and I’ve got some really cool stuff for when I open up in June (maybe earlier if we’re lucky).

Busy is an understatement for this time of year. Currently working on filling all my pre-orders for May. If you ordered plants and I haven’t already been in touch about pickup, you can expect an email soon!

Happy spring, everyone!

05/12/2026

If you're just starting to think about garden plans for spring, need general advice, help with plant selection, or just want to come mingle with fellow native plant nerds - come join the next Native Garden Learning Hub.

I'll be there volunteering on behalf of Wild Ones and would love to chat garden planning with you! 🌱

Sunday 5/17 * 2-4pm
Lussier Family Heritage Center
Register here: https://lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail/2619

Interested in putting in a native garden but not sure what plants to choose or feeling overwhelmed by the process? Join us at our next Native Garden Learning Hub!

We partner with Wild Ones Madison to create a supportive community learning and networking space centered around native plant gardens.

This month’s special topic is 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. Learning stations will include:

🦟Mosquito management & Integrated pest management
🐝 Improving existing lawn & creating pollinator lawns
🌱 Compost 101
💧 Stormwater practices
✨ Dark Skies for Pollinators
🌳 Native Trees & Shrubs
🌺 Site Preparation
🏡 Garden Design

Together, we will share knowledge, build connections, and deepen our understanding of native plant gardens, all with the ultimate goal of expanding native habitats across our communities.

Learn more and register at: https://www.danecountyparks.com/Event/Detail/2619

03/26/2026

Tomorrow (Fri. 3/27) is the deadline to order bare root spring ephemerals! 🌱🐝

Bare roots will be available for pickup April 21st-25th.

Order here: https://www.twofernsmadison.com/spring-ephemeral-bare-root/

03/20/2026

📣Just 1 week left to order bare root plants!!

Our bare root order is only open through the morning of Friday, March 27th. Below is what we have left in stock:

∙hayscented fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula)
∙blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides)
∙wild geranium (Geranium maculatum)
∙May apple (Podophyllum peltatum)
∙bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
∙wood poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum)
∙large flowered trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
∙red trillium (Trillium recurvatum)
∙large-flowered bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora)
∙doll's eyes (Actaea pachypoda)
∙Virginia waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum)

Order now through the form on our website:
https://www.twofernsmadison.com/spring-ephemeral-bare-root/

📷: Trillium grandiflorum blooming amidst a carpet of Virginia waterleaf.

Native spring ephemeral bare root are available for spring 2025! Many early blooming species available!

03/16/2026

Today’s snow day is the perfect day to hunker down with a warm cup of tea and think about spring plantings ☕️🌿

There are still a lot of great bare root plants left. Get your order in by next Friday 3/27! Things are selling out, so don’t wait. Bare root can be ordered through the form on our website here: https://www.twofernsmadison.com/spring-ephemeral-bare-root/

I’m also still taking pre-orders for May plants. I’ll likely stop taking pre-orders at the end of March, so get your pre-orders in now (via email) if you want potted plants for May!

Trees and shrubs I’ll likely continue taking orders for, and our first order should be available sometime mid to late-April!

*Sidenote: I'm on mom duty today, so expect a delayed response from me as I catch up on emails tomorrow!

03/05/2026

Dang! We aren't even through the first week of the bare root sale being open, and I'm almost out of a couple species! Quantities are limited for some, so don't drag your feet if you're planning to order.

I've intentionally held off on doing a paid FB ad for the bare root order because I'd love for my regular customers and followers to get first dibs 😘 I'll probably try to promote it over the weekend or next week though.

📷 Photo below of one of the monstrous blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) bare root plants from last year's sale. Each species is a little different obviously, but the blue cohosh are continually dressed to impress as bare root!

03/02/2026

The spring ephemeral bare root order is open! A couple new species available this year. Quantities are limited, so don't wait!

This is an excellent chance to add some of those crucial early blooming species into the landscape 🌿🐝

Order deadline is March 27th, and plants can be picked up and planted shortly after their arrival mid-April.

More info and ordering through our website:

Native spring ephemeral bare root are available for spring 2025! Many early blooming species available!

02/27/2026

I'll be at the Sustainability Share Fair tomorrow morning at the Seqouya Library ♻️🌿 Stop by between 9:30-11:30am to say hi and bring whatever native landscaping questions you might have!

Also, bare root orders open on Monday! 😄

Image Sequoya Library Meeting Rooms A and B Combined Feb 28, 2026 | 9:30 - 11:30am This event is an opportunity to bring our ideas, resources and questions about how to be sustainable in new and fun ways. Meet experts, participate in activities for all ages, see demonstrations, and engage with susta...

02/17/2026

It's that time of year again! The spring ephemeral bare root order is almost here! 🌱🤫🐝

The order form on our website to go live Monday, March 2nd. I'll plan to announce it here as well, but quantities are limited, so mark your calendar!

📷 Photo: Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot) blooming - planted 2 years prior as bare root.

01/22/2026

On the horizon:

Two Ferns is proud to sponsor the upcoming Prairie Enthusiasts' annual conference February 18-20th. It's virtual this year, which is great because you can watch presentations later if you aren't able to attend in real time, and the platform they use is phenomenal in that it has a "community" space where a lot of excellent conversations happen outside of the scheduled talks. https://theprairieenthusiasts.org/tpe-events/2026-conference/

You can also find me volunteering at the Wild Ones Madison booth at the PBS Garden & Green Living Expo Feb. 13-15th. Our chapter has a lot of great events lined up for spring. Stop by and check us out! https://wigardenexpo.com/

Then come March, I'll be volunteering with our Wild Ones chapter on a joint initiative with Dane County Land & Water Resources - the Native Garden Learning Hubs. The Learning Hubs offer a space for community to come together to learn about all things native plantings while networking with other like-minded individuals. Each Hub event offers a different specific focus, but will always have stations for garden design help and general resources available. March's special topic is Gardening for Life and Spring Garden Clean Up. https://lussierheritagecenter.com/Event/Detail/2618

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Stay warm this weekend, everyone!