2 Invasive Plants in Missouri and Native Alternatives at Forrest Keeling
Invasive plant species threaten natural ecosystems. They spread by aggressive root systems, prolific seeding, and rapid growth. In short order,... Read more >
Forrest Keeling Named Corporate Conservationist of the Year
Each year, Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) membersgatherto share ideas, learn, and celebrate successes. They also recognize exceptional contributions to... Read more >
Native is Our Brand
Native is our brand at Forrest Keeling Nursery. Today, we grow 400 species and produce 1.5 million plants each year. Our native... Read more >
Forrest Keeling Nursery 10-Step Walk-Away Planting System
The best projects begins with the best trees. Our RPM (Root Production Method®) gives our native plants a distinct advantage.... Read more >
7 Natives for Your Shade Garden
Light up any shady garden with color and texture. Beautiful native understory plants have characteristics that allow them to thrive... Read more >
Smoky Waters and Plowboy Bend RPM Planting
In the fall of 1999, a four-year study on improved success of bottomland regeneration was conducted by Daniel C. Dey,... Read more >
Three Plant Shapes for Containers
Not everyone has the space to plant a garden full of natives. Fortunately, container growing is an excellent solution for... Read more >
Its Takes TWO: Host Plant + Butterfly
To quote Emerson, summer is a time when “The earth laughs in flowers.” Take time to walk and observe. You’ll... Read more >
Walk-A-Way
Give your new trees the best start The best projects begin with the best trees. Our RPM (Root Production Method®)... Read more >
Custom-Grown Plants….
What do you get when you combine local-origin seed with Forrest Keeling’s RPM technology? The right plants for your projects... Read more >
