A Wild Plant Lady

A Wild Plant Lady Native species educator, but also a librarian, but also a seed library coordinator.
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Branch, Michigan Welcome to my journey!

Hello, I'm Danielle, a passionate advocate for native flora and fauna. Six years ago, my daughters and I embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, trading Washington state's familiar landscapes for the diverse beauty of northwest Michigan. Fuelled by my passion for native plants and animals, I'm on a mission to revive my beloved nursery on our picturesque 3.5-acre haven in Branch. As a devoted advocate for these incredible species, I'm dedicated to sharing their secrets and inspiring others to cherish their vital role in sustaining a healthy ecosystem. Through this platform, I'll share knowledge, spark inspiration, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving our natural world for future generations.

10/27/2025

Watch out for critters in the road in all seasons! This big girl was such an unexpected surprise that I passed her at first and had to turn around. Camera credit to my youngest daughter!

10/20/2025

Winterberry holly

Ilex verticillata

Wildlife depend on these berries during fall and winter. If you’ve got moist soil, I highly recommend planting this shrub!

10/18/2025

Want more birds in your yard? Plant native plants!

10/17/2025

Let me introduce you to ✨ woolly alder aphids ✨ also called maple blight aphid.

Prociphilus tessellatus feeds on the sap of the speckled alder, silver maple, and occasionally red maple. They don’t cause any permanent damage and are such a fun sight to see! My daughter sure enjoyed them. 😆

10/17/2025

Don’t forget to stop and smell the native wildflowers.

18 drafts. Which one do I post next?!
10/17/2025

18 drafts. Which one do I post next?!

10/16/2025

Feeling silly this morning. If you live where it’s wet, plant some swamp milkweed — also called rose milkweed. The pollinators will thank you.

Asclepias incarnata 💕

And don’t worry, I only took 1/3 of the seed pods available. Most of them had already popped and spread their seeds.

10/15/2025

Pine sap (monotropa hypopitys) belongs to the ericaceae family which means it’s a relative of:
blueberries, cranberries, heaths, and rhododendrons to name a few.

These parasitic flowers rely on mycorrhizal fungi to extract nutrients from nearby conifers 🌲 (hint: pines) and is primarily pollinated by bumblebees. 🐝

Its botanical (scientific, Latin) name translates to “one turn” (monotropa) referring to the flower turning downward; “under pines” (hypopitys).

They bloom from June through October in most of North America. I found these at the end of August, but I’ve been sleeping on some drafts. 🫣

10/13/2025

I wish garden centers pushed native plants as much as they push mums.

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Who is Honest Roots Permaculture?

Hey, folks! My name is Danielle and I am the brain behind Honest Roots Permaculture. I am a permaculture gardening, foraging, earth loving, homeschooling, mother of two whose goal in life is to inspire people to live sustainably by growing gardens in place of lawns and planting food forests in place of monocultures (i.e. conventional farms).

Having been interested in plants since I was a small child, my wish is to bring knowledge to anyone who is open to learn what I have to offer. I believe wholeheartedly that we as humans should be more in touch with our roots by growing our own organic food and medicine, using the Earth as a guide.

All of the plants that I grow are heirloom (usually native to my region), grown organically, and never genetically modified or hybridized. All of my herbal products are also organic and non-gmo.