Rust Belt Natives

06/11/2026

Come shop with us this Saturday, June 13th for our East End Pop Up Plant Sale, corner of N. Pacific & Gem Way in Garfield. We’ll be there rain or shine slingin’ plants and talking native plant gardening strategies from 10am-1pm. Box a box, bring a tote (or show your love for native plants and snag one of ours!) And as always, this list is not comprehensive - I always like to throw in a few surprises! What kind of surprises you say?? 🤔 They are usually super cool plants that I have a low supply of, so I don’t add them to my availability lists. Stop in at 10 and get first dibs! 🌱❤️

06/06/2026

Appointments are back for this week! How does this work you say? 🤔 Check out our list and head on over to www.rustbeltnatives.com. Click on “Schedule a Pick Up” to see my full schedule and grab an appointment spot. Need more details? The full inventory with sizes and prices can be viewed by hitting the “Check our Plant Inventory” button. But not sure what to plant? We have you covered there too - the “Plant List 2026” page is everything we’re working on growing for the year, sortable by soil type and light conditions, along with many other considerations (including pet safety and keystone status!) to help you plan. Still stumped? Im also still just a message away to tell you which native tree can replace that stump. 👋

06/06/2026

Shop native perennial wildflowers, trees & shrubs for all growing conditions while surrounded by gorgeous native plantings in our host’s Audubon Certified Backyard Habitat! Second Saturday each month through October from 10am-1pm rain or shine. Rotating selections change each month! We’ll help you find the perfect plants for any space to turn your yard into a wildlife oasis 🌱❤️🐤🪲🌺🦉🐝🐸🪺
Corner of N. Pacific & Gem Way, Pittsburgh

Join us at a gorgeous native plant demo garden in the Garfield neighborhood in Pittsburgh's East End for a Rust Belt Natives Pop Up Plant Sale from May to October

06/05/2026

There were 6 different species of insects living their best lives on this Common Milkweed leaf at one point while I watched (more if you count the different types of aphids). Once this starts to happen I see lots of people posting about what to put on their milkweeds to stop aphids, but really - don’t we build backyard habitats for everybody? The ants are farming the aphids. The ladybugs, hoverfly larvae, and other friends are eating the aphids - basically it’s a party and everyone’s invited.🎈Even things that seem harmless in fighting aphids like soaps and organic oils will not only kill the vibe, but likely kill all of the party guests too. So kick back, relax, maybe play some 80’s new wave tunes for your insect guests, and enjoy the party.🎊

05/31/2026

We’re loaded up with lots of great native trees, shrubs and perennials for the Back to Roots Native Plant Fest! Here are just a few of the beauties that we’ll have available! Bring a box, bring a friend, and bring your backyard habitat dreams! 🦅🌱❤️🌼🌈
Monroeville Community Park West, 11am-3pm Sunday

05/28/2026

Here’s what coming with us for Back to Roots this Sunday! All selections are first come, first served. Don’t forget to bring a box for plant shopping OR buy an official RBN cotton tote and show your love for milkweed and for saving the planet with smart consumer choices.😉
We can’t wait to see y’all there! The weather is going to be gorgeous!
Monroeville Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Rd, Monroeville PA 15146, 11am-3pm

05/27/2026

We’re getting ready for this Sunday’s huge native plant festival “Back to Roots!” I’ll be posting a plant availability list for shopping at this event later in the week. Come join us, plus more native plant vendors, environmental organizations, food trucks and botanical themed artists for a day of celebrating our gorgeous PA wilderness! Visit our website for more info!
https://www.rustbeltnatives.com/event-details/4th-annual-back-to-roots-native-plant-fest

05/23/2026

The rain has cleared and we’re enjoying a day in the Strip District with all of these plant lovers! We’re here til 3pm with a variety of plants to boost your butterfly game - think Viburnums, Serviceberries, Asters & Milkweeds to name a few!

05/23/2026

Packed and ready to go to roxannesdriedflowers tomorrow for an amazing plant sale collab! We’ll be out front featuring a big collection of native plants, trees & shrubs from Doug Tallamy’s keystone species research. Come by to shop, learn & experience Roxanne’s in all of its gardening glory! Please bring a box or tote for your native plants. 10am-3pm Rain or shine.
2115 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15222

05/21/2026

We’re closed for additional pick ups through the end of the month so we can be out and about at our next big plant shopping events! Catch us this Saturday at Roxanne’s Dried Flowers from 10am-3pm for plant shopping and advise on up-ing your game at building a backyard habitat fit for a queen! 🐝 Plus, May 31st is Back to Roots Native Plant festival at Monroeville Community Park West. Learn more about these events and our upcoming East End Pop Ups at https://www.rustbeltnatives.com/events. All events are rain or shine ☔️ Hope to see you there! 🌱❤️