Step Into Lakeside Perennial & Native Plant Nursery
At Lakeside, our mission is simple: to help others return native habitat to their yards and lakeshores, no matter how large or small the space.
Our nursery is named for the natural setting of our property on Half Mile Lake, where hundreds of wild lupine grow each spring. These plants are especially meaningful to us—they are the sole food source for the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly caterpillar.
Whether you’re new to native plants or have been gardening with them for years, visitors to our nursery are welcomed by a thriving woodland setting filled with wildlife. It’s a living reminder that when we plant natives, even in small ways, we create real change. We invite you to be part of this mission—restoring native habitat, one small space at a time.
- Marilyn Klemm
Why Plant Natives?
Native plants are easier to grow and maintain than non-natives. This is because native plants are already adapted to local soils and climate changes. Typically, this means they also require less watering and little to no fertilizer. Just imagine fields filled with wildflowers and maintenance-free!