​The Common Milkweed is a 3.5 acre nature preserve, wildlife haven, wildflower farm, land lab and folk art studio in North Central Ohio. We grow many types of plants native to the Eastern U.S. and make hand made goods from reclaimed and natural materials. .

Our Mission: To grow, create and live in a way that inspires each other and that benefits Mother Earth and her inhabitants.

See us live! The Common MIlkweed YouTube station.

Edible Columbus featured our farm in Summer 2015. 

Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy inspired us! 


​Handmade Soap

Jennifer's soap and salve are made with wildcrafted ingredients or those grown in our garden. All are 100% vegetable based.
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​Native Plant Nursery

The plant nursery features plants native to Ohio and much of the Eastern part of the United States. We open for 2017 on July 22!


​Reclaimed Wood 

Steve's reclaimed wood products are original and unique. The salvaged material often defines what it will become.