Legacy Native Plants

Legacy Native Plants Legacy Native Plants Waunakee, WI—Tallgrass prairie plants for a biodiverse ecosystem in your yard. No shipping. Local pickup and delivery only. Oh HELL yes. Gone.

Strap on your beat-up Vans, slap a “Save the Bees” sticker on your leaf blower, and get ready to torch your lawn’s reputation—because this is Legacy Native Plants, and we’re planting the f***ing resistance right here in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Yeah, we know. We played the game. Good jobs, good schools, “safe neighborhoods” with decorative rock mulch borders and beige siding as far as the eye can see.

We crushed it, right? Now we’re burning $5-a-gallon gas driving our kids to playdates THREE HOUSES AWAY in SUVs while the planet bakes like a Totino’s pizza on your dashboard. And all the while, we pretend like our chemically sterilized, HOA-approved lawns are somehow normal. Spoiler alert: They’re not. They’re a freaking wasteland. And here’s the kicker—we already wrecked 99% of the tallgrass prairie. Like total clowns. All that biodiversity? Paved over for Eno Vino and two-car garages. That’s where Legacy Native Plants comes in—your last shot at redemption before the climate throws us all into the compost bin of history. We’re not some twee little garden boutique pushing ferns and pastel planters. We are ecological hellraisers, slinging REAL Wisconsin tallgrass prairie plants that actually belong here, that feed real wildlife, that build soil, hold water, and flip the bird to everything sterile and ornamental.

🌾 No shipping yet—because we’re local, we’re gritty, and we’re not about to start bubble-wrapping blazing star plugs like some sad Amazon plant dealer.

🌾 Pickups? Hell yeah. Come to our place in Waunakee (we’ll give you the details in your confirmation email).

🌾 Delivery? Absolutely—FREE for orders over $35 if you live within 10 miles of our native plant HQ.

🌾 Or meet us face to face at the Waunakee Farmers & Makers Market every Wednesday from 3–6 PM, where we’ll be slinging prairie plants like they’re rebellion in a pot. We are here to rip out the tyranny of turfgrass and sow the seeds of resistance. One blazing star. One milkweed. One furious goldenrod at a time. So get on board. Turn your sterile, silent yard into a native riot of pollinators, birds, and righteous fury.

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Legacy Native Plants

Waunakee-born. Prairie-obsessed. Subvert the suburbs. Weaponize your yard. Save the f*ing world.**

Come check us out at DeForest Farmers' Market today, first market of the season!
06/02/2026

Come check us out at DeForest Farmers' Market today, first market of the season!

C’mon out and see us at DeForest Farmers' Market today!!
06/02/2026

C’mon out and see us at DeForest Farmers' Market today!!

🌽🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎉🌽

Join us tonight for the Opening Night of Week 1 at the Farmers Market! We’re kicking off the season with amazing local vendors, delicious food, live entertainment, and a great community atmosphere you won’t want to miss! ☀️🛍️🎶

✨ Preseinting Sponsor: Bell Ford
🎵 Live Performance by: Love, Light, & Harmony

Tonight's Vendors:
David’s Maple Syrup
DeForest Area Public Library
DeForest Area School District
E’s Cakes and Bakes
Felix’s Wood Burning Crafts
Flying Geese Elixirs
Goose Pond Homestead
Jazzy Jerseys
Lauri's Baked Goods
Legacy Native Plants
Ma & Pa Cardinal's Specialties
Norksi Nutrition
North Windsor UMC
Patrick’s Produce
Supreme Seafood South
Sweet Grass Bread
Sweet Wisconsin Honey Farm
The Wood Guy
Tuti’s Salsa
Wagan Essentials
Windsor Breads Bakery & Coffeeshop
Yalla Dips

🍴 Come hungry and enjoy delicious eats from:
Church 238
Frios Gourmet Pops
Kona Ice
Lyna Boba Tea
Roasty Toasty

Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, and your appetite for a fun night supporting local businesses and enjoying the community! ❤️

06/01/2026
Hey Waunakee do you recognize this plant? This one is growing wild in a remnant of the Empire prairie that used to cove...
05/31/2026

Hey Waunakee do you recognize this plant? This one is growing wild in a remnant of the Empire prairie that used to cover Waunakee and surrounding area. If you want this in your yard I will have a limited supply of 4 inch pots of Prairie Smoke for sale in the coming weeks

05/22/2026

At a producer-only market, everything you see is grown, raised, baked, gathered, or created right here in Wisconsin by the person behind the table.

Every vendor has a passion, every product has a purpose, and every purchase supports local families doing what they love

This new standard elevates the level of care and expertise behind every product — creating a more transparent and trustworthy experience for shoppers.

We have an incredible lineup of vendors we can’t wait to share with you soon!

Mark your calendars for the first market on June 6th, 8am to noon.

Replace a small chunk of your lawn or an old garden bed with native plants that benefit pollinators, store more carbon, ...
05/14/2026

Replace a small chunk of your lawn or an old garden bed with native plants that benefit pollinators, store more carbon, and reduce maintenance and dependence on wasteful watering and chemicals. Shoot us a message or give us a call at 6082355052 to get started or check out some of the incredible native plant nurseries and resources in this article!

Learn which native plants are right for your yard, porch or balcony before stocking up at Madison-area plant sales or nurseries.

05/08/2026

The propagation nursery is shaping up for the season!

05/08/2026

The nursery is taking shape for the season!

05/06/2026

The Waunakee Farmers Market is one month away!

A friendly reminder that vendor applications are due by Wednesday, 05/13/2026. Interested vendors should visit waunakeefarmersmarket.com, read through the Rules & Policies, and send applications to:

Cellanie Farms
PO Box 384
Waunakee, WI. 53597
Or email [email protected]

Let us know who you hope to see there by tagging them in the comments!

Your lawn could be doing more.Replace a patch of grass with a beautiful native pollinator garden that supports bees, but...
05/01/2026

Your lawn could be doing more.

Replace a patch of grass with a beautiful native pollinator garden that supports bees, butterflies, and local ecosystems—without the constant mowing and upkeep.

We design and install low-maintenance “pocket prairies” using native Wisconsin plants that thrive naturally.

🌱 Install packages starting at $899 (100 sq ft)
🌼 Native plants starting at $4
📍 Serving Waunakee & DeForest

Summer installs are filling up fast—reserve your spot now.

📞 Call or message: 608-235-5052

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512 N Ridge Drive
Waunakee, WI
53597

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