Botanophilia LLC

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Botanophilia LLC

We are a mail order nursery dedicated to interesting & uncommon shade plants. Our focus is on hardy perennials for shaded areas.

Since 2010, Botanophilia LLC has provided interesting plants for gardens throughout the United States. We're obsessed plant hoarders who grow a large range of plants.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from us and all of our Witches! Some early blooms on 'Beholden' And 'Winter Ch*****ne' are starting to open, and 'Goleczam' GOLDEN ECLIPSE and 'KLMKK' PURPLE PRINCE are showing us some nice fall color.

10/29/2026

Garden club membership can make a great gift! Several societies have run or are running membership specials this year. This NARGS deal is great!

New Member Discount Deal for a limited time! New members under the age of 40 will receive a FREE one year membership. Those 40 and over will receive discounted $20 one-year memberships. https://www.nargs.org/new-member-discount-deal

10/04/2026

It's October; with the flip of the calendar, the weather went from 70s to 50s with frost overnight, and plants are swiftly moving towards dormancy here. I'm working on getting plants cut back for winter and inventory taken. The website will close to new orders on October 11th. If you need any last minute plants, get your orders in!

I'm still getting plants in the ground here, too. October is fine for planting and I will plant until daytime temperatures are too uncomfortable for me to be outside long. I will also keep watering plants, because we're still in moderate drought here. If you aren't getting rain, keep watering until the soil freezes! I also need to get all of my new woody plants caged for winter, because rabbits and deer are relentless. This is especially important for Hamamelis, because witch hazels are a favorite winter food.

We had a good time at Fall Hosta Forum. It was nice seeing old friends and meeting customers in person for the first time! Unsurprisingly, we bought more plants from other vendors. We're still lining up events for 2026, but my speaking schedule is getting full. If you want me to give a talk or you have an event you want us to sell plants at, get in touch!

I'll send out a quick update once the site closes for the season. I do try to do a newsletter monthly, so expect to see something in November and December. In the meantime, thanks for your continued support!
Nick Ternes and Diane Ten Pas
Botanophilia LLC

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10/02/2026

When I say you can absolutely plant perennials in October, know that I practice what I preach! I just got this order from Quacking Grass Nursery today. Now I have to get it all in the ground. 👀😆

09/29/2026

Some odds and ends that need homes. I'm still shipping as long as the weather cooperates!

09/17/2026

Onwards to another convention! Who will we see in Edinboro, PA at Fall Hosta Forum?

09/10/2026

This will be my last week at the White Lake WI Farmers and Makers Market for 2026! All plants at the market will be buy one get one FREE! There's still plenty of time left to plant for 2026, so stop out 4-6pm and get some great plants!

09/08/2026

Don't forget, we'll be at Fall Hosta Forum in Edinboro, PA September 18th and 19th! Registration for this event is due by September 10th and can be found here: https://www.wnyhosta.com/2023-fall-hosta-forum
Vending space is limited at this event, so preorders are encouraged and must be received by September 15th.

The WNYHS is a dedicated group of diverse individuals located in WNY who enjoy the world of Hosta and shade gardening. Stay up to date with what is happening in the hosta world and reap the rewards of gardening expertise and newfound friendships!

09/03/2026

I'll be at the White Lake WI Farmers and Makers Market this evening from 4-6pm with beautiful perennial Hibiscus! Yes, these are fully hardy here! $30 each or 3/$60. Also lots of other great plants which will be buy one get one FREE! Come out to get some plants and see all the other great vendors!

09/01/2026

Edit: sold out!
I have 2 Hosta 'Nancy' available. This is a beautiful and somewhat uncommon plant. $15 each, available here: https://shop.botanophilia.com/product/hosta-nancy-/156

Address

N1348 County Road D
Milwaukee, WI
WI

Website

http://www.iloveshadeplants.com/

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