In addition to the information compiled below, the Flathead Chapter encourages you to visit native plant gardens in your region.
- You can find a list of gardens here.
- The general articles on the Native Plant Landscaping page may also be helpful for you.
- Find the main page for the Flathead Chapter here.
Native Plant landscaping articles for the Flathead Area
We have compiled many articles and resources about landscaping with native plants in the Flathead Area. The articles are listed below, available simply by clicking on the title. They will download to your computer as PDF files that require Adobe Acrobat, which you can download for free from adobe.com.
Paper copies of these articles are also available for free at MNPS Flathead Chapter programs, held at 7 pm during the months of October, November, & January through April on the third Wednesday of the month. (Click here for a schedule of events). There is a $1 charge to cover copying for the Recommended Species for Native Plant Landscaping in the Flathead.
Gardening with Native Plants… preserving the Flathead’s Living Legacy – A primer on native plant gardening in the Flathead Area
Recommended Species for Gardening and Landscaping in the Flathead Region – Provides information on growing requirements, applications, wildlife use, and more.
Kathy Ross’s Recommendations for Native Home Gardens in the Flathead (2018)
Resources for Native Plant Landscaping in the Flathead – A list of resources to help you find additional information including books and websites.
Guidelines for Collecting Native Plants – The Montana Native Plant Society discourages digging up native plants. However, in some cases, collecting native plants may be justified. These guidelines were developed to help those wishing to collect native plant materials do so without damaging our native plant populations and communities.
Sources of Native Plants – 2023 Edition – A current statewide guide to sources of native plant material for your landscape needs.
Creating Native Landscapes – A comprehensive guide developed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Bridger Plant Materials Center. The last page of the PDF document includes information for ordering free paper copies.
Montana Weed Control Association – Website on Montana noxious weeds including photo identification guide and a range of management methods.
Firewise Communities – Website with lots of resources and information about protecting your home from wildfire. Not necessarily native plant specific.
Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions – A 20 minute video explaining recent research on how you can best protect you home without excessive forest thinning.