About
About the Nursery
Chickadee Natives is a native plant nursery in New Orleans, LA focused on preserving the local genetics of our native plants. All of our plants are grown from seed collected ethically and sustainably in Southeast Louisiana, with a focus on populations that are in danger of being lost to development. We hope to expand into restoration-quality seed production in the coming years!
For more information on the nursery, visit our FAQ page below
*05/30/25 Chickadee Natives is on hiatus after the loss of our growing space. You can donate here to help us raise the funds to buy a permanent growing space with the goal of reopening next spring!
About Me
Hi there! My name is Charlsie, and I’m the real live human being behind Chickadee Natives. I’ve been a horticulturist for 15 years, and my passion for native plants began about 11 years ago. I began growing native plants back when I had a small landscaping business and got frustrated with the lack of consistent availability in the area. In addition to my love of all things nature (restoration, hiking, plants, birds!) I’m also passionate about photography, writing, music and travel.