At over 1,200 known species, bats are the second most numerous order of mammals (outnumbered only by rodents). Bats comprise nearly 25% of all mammal species, which means nearly 25% of all mammal species fly! Pennsylvania is home to nine species of bats, and an occasional home to two southern … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2023
What’s On Sale Week of October 24
A complete list of plants in stock can be found here. New Stock Now offering Mountain Laurel, Redbuds, Eastern Red Cedar, Tulip Tree, Pitch Pine, Scrub Pine, Aromatic Sumac, Bearberry, and Carolina Rose. Species Size Price Kalmia latifolia #1 $49.00 Arctostaphylos … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Spiraea tomentosa (Steeplebush)
The Basics Zones 3-8 Height - 2'-4' spread 3'-5' Full Sun Medium to wet Soil Attracts Butterflies Tolerates clay or sandy soil, deer and rabbit resistant Special value to native bees Steeplebush, Hardhack, Rosy Meadowsweet -- whatever you call it, Spiraea tomentosa is a beautiful, … [Read more...]