{"title":"Five-Nine Native  2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing the Five-Nine Natives Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocally Grown. Regionally Adapted. Ecologically Powerful.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt The Gardener’s Center, we believe in growing with purpose—and the Five-Nine Natives Collection reflects that commitment. Each plant in this exclusive collection is grown from wild-collected seed right here in coastal Connecticut by our friends at Judge’s Farm. These plants represent true local ecotypes—well adapted to support the native bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators that depend on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatt and Martin Griswold of Judge’s Farm gathered seed from multiple native populations across Essex and Lyme Land Trust properties. This approach helps maintain regional genetic diversity while producing plants that are not only beautiful—but resilient, sustainable, and deeply connected to the local landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants aren’t just pollinator-friendly—they’re valuable tools in ecological gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for naturalized areas, wet zones, and restoration projects following invasive species removal, they help create landscapes that function as well as they look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it Matters:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Supports local ecosystems\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Typically thrives with minimal inputs once established\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Blooms at times that support native pollinators\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Grown from seed, not shipped in\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Helps restore balance in managed landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re new to pollinator gardening or deeply committed to restoration, these are the plants that make a difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/0573\/8434\/collections\/the_gardener_s_Center_1040_x_397_px.png?v=1775671621","url":"https:\/\/gardenerscenter.com\/collections\/five-nine-native.oembed","provider":"The Gardener's Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}