There is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife.  Indeed, most native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plant species disappear or are replaced by alien exotics, the insects disappear, thus impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife populations are in crisis and may well be headed toward extinction.  

By favoring native plants, gardeners can provide a welcoming environment for wildlife of all kinds. This doesn't necessarily entail a drastic overhaul of existing gardens. The process can be gradual and can reflect both the gardener's preferences and local sensitivities.

It also does not have to mean that your yard will be overrun with deer or other wildlife.  As our valley fills up with new homes, we want to help you create beauty in your landscaping while providing continued habitat needs for the wild inhabitants of our valley.

Here are some local and regional sources for native plant information and materials: (as of 9/9/2009)

Websites for general information:

Montana Native Plant Society   http://www.umt.edu/mnps/
Montana Plant Life   http://montana.plant-life.org/
http://www.nativeseednetwork.org/

Blackfeet Community College Greenhouse
P.O. Box 819
Browning, MT  59417
406-338-5441 ext.270,
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http://www.bfcc.org.

http://www.bfcc.org/Academics/Programs/USDAVoEd/greenhouse/Greenhouse.html
 
Biodesign Farm- Helen Atthowe
1541 South Burnt Fork Rd.
Stevensville, MT 59870
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(406) 258-4205 Fax: (406) 258-3916

Blackfoot Native Plants
P.O. Box 761
Bonner, Montana 59823
406/244-5800
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http://blackfootnativeplants.com/

Center for Native Plants
15125 Trumble Creek
Kalispell, MT  59901
Andrew - 471-7752,  Terry - 387-5527

Clare Hafferman (native seed packets)
752-1341

Columbia Nursery (natives are mainly trees)
2544 Hwy 2 West
Columbia Falls, MT  59912
892-0339

Grouse Springs Nursery – call for hours
35649 Hwy 35 Finley Point
Polson, MT
887-2696

Lawyer Nursery, Inc.
6625 MT Hwy 200
Plains, MT  59859
406-826-3881
www.lawyernursery.com

*Montana  Conservation Seedling Nursery
2705 Spurgin Rd.
Missoula, MT  59804
406-542-4244
http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/forestry/nursery

Native Ideals Seed Co. - Brice Christiaens
31046 Jocko Rd
Arlee, MT  59821
406-726-3010

Native West Nursery
155 Falcon Ridge
Kooskia, ID 83539
1-888-926-7707 or 208-926-7707
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http://www.nativeswest.com/content/view/28/

Nature’s Enhancement
2980 Eastside Hwy
Stevensville, MT  59870
406-777-3560
www.naturesenhancementinc.com

Swan River Gardens and Nursery
175 Swan River Rd.
Bigfork, MT
837-3375
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http://swanrivergardens.com

Treasure State Seed, Inc
P.O. Box 698, 2380 US Hwy 89
Fairfield, MT  59436-0698
800/572-4769, 406-467-3377
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Valley Nursery
6000 N. Montana Ave., P.O. Box 4845
Helena, MT  59604
406-458-3992

Westland Seed, Inc.
P.O. Box 57, 1308 Round Butte Rd,
Ronan, MT  59864
800-547-3335, 406-644-2202
www.westlandseed.com

Western Native Seed
P.O. Box 188, Coaldale, CO 81222
Phone: (719) 942-3935 FAX: (719) 942-3605
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http://www.westernnativeseed.com/
    

Wind River Seed, Inc
3075 Lane 51
Manderson, WY 82401
307-568-3361
Fax: 307-568-3364
Website: http://www.windriverseed.com/
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Windflower Native Plant Nursery
PO Box 306
West Glacier, Montana 59936
Telephone: 406-387-5527
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http://www.windflowernativeplants.com/


Wholesale only:

CS&KT Forestry Tribal Nursery
104 Main St. SE
Ronan, MT  59864
406-676-3755
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Glacier Nursery
4343 Hwy 35
Kalispell
755-2248
http://www.glaciernursery.com

OASIS Environmental Native Nursery
P.O Box 582, #1 Ninth St Island Drive
Livingston, MT  59047
406-222-7600
www.oasisenviro.com

Salish & Kootenai Tribal College Native Plant Nursery
P.O. Box 117
Pablo, MT  59855
406-675-4800
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Sleeping Tree Native Plant Nursery
Kila, MT  
257-7031 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it