Busy Bee Nursery & Consulting and Grassy Roads Farm Availability List

~ SoKY Chapter of the Wild Ones Native Plant Sale ~

Logistics and General Information

When and Where

  • Bowling Green – Saturday, Oct. 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Parking lot of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bowling Green KY, 2033 Nashville Road

Availability

  • I am accepting pre-orders and will also have some additional plants available for purchase at the sale.
  • Below is a list of plants and other products I may bring.
    • I can’t bring everything, because I can only fit so much in the car.
  • If you know you want something, I suggest pre-ordering it so that you are sure I’ll have what you want.

Ordering Logistics for Pre-ordered Deliveries

  • E-mail the following information to shannon@shannontrimboli.com.
    • List of items, sizes, and quantities that you want to order.
  • I will make sure I still have everything you want and send you an invoice for the order.
    • Invoices are due before orders are picked up, unless arrangements have been made to pay when you pick the plants up.
  • Orders will be filled in the order that I receive them.
  • Ordering deadline: 8:00 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.
  • If you are not satisfied with any of the plants that I picked for you, please let me know before you leave with them and I will be happy to keep those plants and refund your money for them. I cannot be responsible for them after you take possession of them.

Payment Options

  • Pre-orders
    • Invoice for payment online with card
    • Pay on day of sale with any of those payment options.
  • Day of sale
    • Cash
    • Check
    • PayPal
    • Card
      • Chip
      • Contactless

Want More Details?

Questions?

  • Email: busybee@shannontrimboli.com
  • Call: 270-202-7677
    • If I don’t answer, please leave a message and I will call you back.

Want this information emailed to you?

Thank You!

Thank you for your continued support.
~ Shannon

Available Products

Honey, Beeswax, and Gift Certificates

  • Honey
    • 13 oz glass jar ($15)
    • This is from my 2021 harvest!
  • Beeswax
    • 1 oz block ($3)
  • Gift Certificates
    • Gift certificates can be redeemed for any of my products.
    • You choose the amount of the gift certificate.

Book and Upcoming Online Class

  • Plants Honey Bees Use in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys by Shannon R. Trimboli
    • $32 tax included
    • Let me know if you want your book signed.
  • Attract Pollinators and Wildlife to Your Yard: 15 Free and Easy Ways by Shannon R. Trimboli
    • Accepting pre-orders
      • Free shipping on all pre-orders
      • Anticipated delivery by the holidays.
    • $10
    • Let me know if you want your book signed.

Native Plants

General Information

  • Each plant name is linked to its description on my website.
    • Information provided in the description include height, bloom time, moisture and sun requirements, what types of pollinators and wildlife use the plant, and a picture of the flower.
  • The list below only includes the plants that are ready to be sold now.

Available Wildflowers

  • Aster, New England (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
    • 3 qt. ($11)
    • 2 year old plants
    • Will likely bloom next year.
  • Aster, Smooth (Symphyotrichum laevis)
    • 1 qt. ($7)
    • This year’s seedlings.
  • Aster, Wavy (Symphyotrichum undulatum)
    • 3 qt. ($11)
    • 2 year old plant
    • Will likely bloom next year.
    • Only 1 available.
  • Blazing star (Liatris squarrosa)
    • 1 qt. ($7)
    • This year’s seedlings.
  • Columbine, Eastern (Aquilegia canadensis)
    • 3 qt. ($11)
    • 2 year old plants
    • Will likely bloom next year.
  • Coneflower, Grey-headed (Ratibida pinnata)
    • 3 qt. ($11)
    • 1 gal. ($13)
    • 2-3 year old plants.
    • Will likely bloom next year.
  • Coneflower, Purple (Echinacea purpurea)
    • 1 qt. ($7)
    • 1 gal. ($13)
    • 1-2 year old plants.
    • Will likely bloom next year.
  • Coreopsis, Lance-leaved (Coreopsis lanceolata)
    • 1 qt. ($7)
    • This year’s seedlings.
  • Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum)
    • 1 gal. ($13)
    • 2 year old plant
    • Will likely bloom next year.
    • Only 1 available.
  • Goldenrod, Sweet / Anise-scented (Solidago odora)
    • 3 qt. ($11)
    • 2 year old plants.
    • Will likely bloom next year.
  • Ironweed, Tall (Vernonia gigantea)
    • 1 gal. ($13)
    • This year’s seedlings.
    • Will likely bloom next year.
  • Joe-pye weed, Hollow (Eutrochium fistulosum)
    • 1 gal ($13)
    • This year’s seedlings.
  • Rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium)
    • 1 gal. ($13)
    • 2 year old plants.
    • Will likely bloom next year.
  • Sneezeweed, Purple-headed (Helenium flexuosum)
    • 1 qt. ($7)
    • 2 year old plants.
    • Will likely bloom next year.
  • Wingstem, White (Verbesina virginica)
    • 3 qt. ($11)
    • 2 year old plant.
    • Will likely bloom next year.
    • Only 1 available.

Available Trees / Shrubs

  • Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
    • 3 gal. ($35)
    • 2 years old or older plants.
  • Elderberry, American (Sambucus nigra canadensis)
    • 3 gal. ($35)
    • 2 year old plants (from cuttings).
    • Only 2 available.
  • False indigo bush (Amorpha fruticosa)
    • 3 gal. ($35)
    • 2 year old plants.
  • Hazelnut, American (Corylus americana)
    • 3 gal. ($35)
    • This year’s seedling.
    • Only 3 available.
  • New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus)
    • 3 qt. ($11)
    • 1 gal. ($13)
    • 2 year old plants.
  • Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
    • 3 gal. ($35)
    • 2 year old plants.
  • Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
    • 3 gal. ($35)
    • 2 year old plants.

For pre-ordered deliveries, email the list of items you want (including sizes on the plants) and your contact info to: busybee@shannontrimboli.com