Exciting news from The Nursery at Our Land Organics: We now offer local delivery for native plant orders!

If you’ve been eyeing plants on The Nursery’s online store but can’t make it to the Madeira Farmer’s Market to pick them up, we’re happy to bring the plants to you. Details below:

• Our delivery radius includes anywhere within 15 miles of Loveland, OH.

• We offer a flat-rate delivery fee of $10 for orders of any size.

• Drop-offs occur on Thursdays between 12 & 3pm.

• Please note that orders must be placed by 11pm on Tuesday to receive a delivery on Thursday of the same week. Orders placed after 11pm on Tuesday will be delivered the following week.

Plants are available for purchase now and will remain available through the fall. To place an order for delivery, simply add plants to your cart and select “Shipping” under the Delivery Methods section of the checkout form, then fill out your address information. Once you’ve completed the checkout process, you’ll receive an email confirming your order. On delivery day, plants will be watered and waiting for you on your doorstep!

Native Planting FAQ

So you’ve got some new native plants: Now what? Take the guesswork out of planting with this mini planting FAQ!

How soon should I plant after new plants arrive?
Your new plants can stay in their containers for several weeks after delivery—provided you keep them watered and store them in a spot that provides their ideal sun conditions (e.g. shade, full sun, or part sun). That said, they’ll be happier in the ground, and the sooner you get a plant into soil the sooner it can start getting established before winter weather sets in.

Bottom line? Aim to install plants as soon as possible after they arrive on your doorstep. But if you can’t plant them for a few days or even weeks, there’s no need to stress (so long as you properly care for the plants in their containers).

How big should the hole be?
When you’re digging a hole to install an herbaceous perennial, a good rule of thumb is to make the hole as deep as the plant’s container and approximately twice as wide.

Once you’ve dug the hole, loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole. If the sides of the hole are smooth, lightly score them with your digging implement before placing the plant in the hole. This will make it easier for new roots to establish in the soil.

What's the best watering protocol?
Water is a vital part of the early establishment process. To start things off, water deeply after transplanting. Even plants that prefer dry soil need to be watered well after they’ve been installed.

It’s important to maintain soil moisture for the first several weeks after planting. While every site is different, here’s a general watering schedule to inform your approach:

• Begin by deeply watering every day for the first two or three weeks.

• After that, water every other day for another two to three weeks.

• Finally, water every three days for two or three more weeks.

• If it rains on a given day, you can skip the manual watering.

Before watering, check the soil moisture around your plantings by sticking a finger 2 or 3 inches below the soil line. If the soil is moist, you do not need to water that day. After the establishment period, watch plants for signs of stress and offer supplemental watering as needed.

If I plant in the fall, do the plants need to be protected over the winter?
If you install native plants in the right place for their specific needs and follow the watering instructions above, you’ll set them up for success through the winter. Your plants shouldn’t need any extra protection in the colder months. Per above, just keep an eye on them for signs of stress and offer supplemental watering if it’s appropriate.

Have questions about The Nursery, our delivery process, or anything else pertaining to native plants? Contact us any time!