Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District’s autumn fundraiser will be native wildflower seeds.

“October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth,” said SWCD, in a news release. 

Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow. Create a pollinator strip between your street and property/lawn. Overseed an existing meadow to fill in the gaps.

“Whether you’re seeding a small space garden, filling in a side yard, or planting across acres of land, wildflowers are an easy-to-grow solution and supportive of pollinators,” said the release.

SWCD offers three seed mixes: 

Showy New England Wildflower and Grasses Mix

The native wildflowers and some grasses provide a gorgeous display of color from spring to fall. Designed for upland sites with well-drained soils and full sun to semi-shaded areas; ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. 

New England Annual and Perennial Mix

This seed mix offers plants that will be showy the second year and beyond, changing color and texture as they mature. Designed for upland sites and meadows; ideal for attracting native pollinators.

Butterfly and Hummingbird Mix

Designed specifically to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other native pollinators, this seed mix is best for  upland sites and meadows.

For a list of plants included in seed mixes and to purchase seeds, check out https://www.knox-lincoln.org/wildflower-seed-sale. Orders can be picked up at the office located at: 893 West Street (Rt 90), Rockport or mailed for an additional fee to cover postage and handling.

Seed mixes are for sale until supplies last. FMI, please email info@knox-lincoln.org or call 207-596-2040.