S&S Plants

10/02/2026

Did you know, those little bees you see in the evening sitting on flowers are old bees.

Old & sick bees don't return to the hive at the end of their day.

They spend the night on flowers, and if they have the chance to see another sunrise, they resume their activity by bringing pollen or nectar to the colony.

They do this sensing that the end is near.

No bee waits to die in the hive so as not to burden the others.

So, next time you see an old little bee sat upon a flower as the night closes in...
..thank the little bee for her life long service.

09/17/2026

Ugly Plant Sale! Saturday only - 09/19/26.
9 a.m. until 3 p.m. 1099 Haymeadow Road. Hays, NC 28635.

Yep, you read that right. I'm having an ugly plant sale. Why do I call them ugly? Because most of them are preparing to go to sleep, so they are taking off their makeup (Ladies can relate). Leaves begin to change color, dry up, turn brown and then fall off - therefore, ugly plants (but not the Ladies!).

But come spring, when they wake up and 'put their makeup back on', they will be beautiful once again. And they could be in your yard!

It's the end of the growing season for deciduous plants, but as long as the soil is above 50 degrees, the roots keep growing. So, if you plant now, these babies will be well established in the ground come spring.

I'll be posting an ad or two on MP later today. Prices will never be lower. Quantities are very limited!

I'm becoming a grumpy old man, I'm tired, and I really don't want to keep watering these pots throughout the winter. If you come get some and put them in the ground, nature will do the rest for you.

Saturday only! 9-3. Rain or shine. Y'all come see me!

09/16/2026

Did you know?
Fall is the best time of year to put plants in the ground. Why? Because roots continue to grow as long as the soil is at least 50 degrees. With cooler weather on the way, deciduous plants (those that lose their leaves in winter) end their growing stage for the year and go to 'sleep' (dormant). So while the part of the plant above ground rests, the roots continue to grow, allowing the plant to become well established, so when spring comes and the plant 'wakes up', it can send more energy to the top of the plant, which will give you a stronger, better looking plant than one planted in the spring.
With spring planting, the plant is already 'awake' and in its growing stage, so when it is placed in the ground, it is sending energy to the roots and also to the top of the plant.
There is obviously nothing wrong with spring planting, it just takes your plant longer to get established.
Plant now and enjoy larger, better looking plants next year. So go outside and play in the dirt!

08/29/2026

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07/22/2026

White clover used to be a normal part of American lawns. It fed bees, naturally added nitrogen to the soil, and stayed green when the grass around it turned brown. Then came the 1950s, and broadleaf herbicides changed everything—clover became a w**d to kill, not a plant to keep.

But the clover never stopped working. It still feeds pollinators, improves soil, and needs less water. A patch of clover is a small act of resilience in a yard shaped by chemicals and control.

Sometimes the greenest lawn is the one that lets a little wildness in. 🌱🐝

05/27/2026

6 Plants to Rip Out of the Garden Right Now, And the Beautiful Natives That Look Even Better 🌿👇
Some of the most popular plants sold at garden centres every spring are quietly destroying local ecosystems one garden at a time.
They spread by seed, runner, and root into wild areas beyond the garden fence. They crowd out the native plants that local birds, bees, and butterflies depend on for survival. Several are already banned in multiple US states — yet still sold legally at many retailers.
The good news is that every invasive plant has a beautiful native alternative that looks just as stunning, requires the same or less maintenance, and actually feeds the wildlife that visits the garden.
📌 SAVE IT FOR LATER 💾
Is any of these currently growing? Be honest 👇🌿

05/20/2026