Part One: What are Spring Ephemerals? After a long winter, gardeners are eager to get out of their houses and into their gardens. In the stark, tawny woodlands of early spring, emerging through the fall leaf litter, little green shoots and tiny, delicate blossoms decorate the forest floor. These … [Read more...]
Native Evergreen Arrangements Available
We're giving something new a try! We've made a limited number of arrangements. Some are swags, some are in containers for table top. Stop in Tuesday Dec 11 or Thursday Dec 13 between 10 and 2 pm to take a look! We'll have hot cider to keep you warm, as well as some other options … [Read more...]
Container Christmas Trees Available
Small Evergreens Available for Holiday Trees Our regular retail shopping hours have concluded, but we'll be happy to meet you at the nursery so that you can purchase a container tree. It can be brought indoors for a short while, and then planted outside. How to care for and plant your … [Read more...]
Bats in the Garden
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...]
The Season is Drawing to A Close
Many thanks to all our great customers who came out and talked native plants with us. We appreciate every single customer who comes along. We enjoy your visits and enjoy sending our plants out into the world! We hope you all have a restful autumn and winter. If you need help planning for next … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Shagbark Hickory
This impressive tree has ornamental bark, stature second to none, and the nut is said to be the tastiest of any of the hickory nuts. Yes, it takes a few years -- well, 10 years till it begins producing, 40 for a bountiful harvest. It’s a tree to plant for your children or grand-children. Our trees … [Read more...]
YES – Fall is For Planting
You've heard "fall is a great time for planting" but perhaps you haven't been told why. Obviously, the time to plant annuals and most vegetable crops has passed, but fall is indeed prime planting time for native perennials, shrubs, and trees. At Edge of the Woods we see autumn as a wonderful … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – American Sycamore
We’re going to call this species the ‘King of the Native Trees’. Its stature alone merits the designation. They can grow up to 75 feet in height and attain a massive girth -- up to 15 feet in diameter! Add to that it’s mottled bark and stark white upper branches that light up the winter … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – The Native Grasses
Looking for an easy way to add fall and winter interest to your landscape? Ornamental grasses are the answer! Fall is a great time to plant them, and you’ll see their visual impact immediately. To top it off, their ecological impact is far greater than their visual impact and goes beyond your … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Jerusalem Artichoke
No, they aren’t artichokes…and they aren’t from Jerusalem either! The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial wildflower known for its edible tubers, hence its species name “tuberosus”. Like true artichokes (Cynara cardunculus), the Jerusalem artichoke is a member of the … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Buffalo Grass
Buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides) is a Midwest native often requested by customers due to its increasing popularity as a lawn replacement. Extremely drought tolerant, it can suffer with too much moisture. In an average year, most of Pennsylvania has historically received too much rain for this … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Amorpha fruticosa
This multi-stemmed, open shrub is a versatile plant useful for landscapes, naturalistic plantings, and restoration projects. While considered a shrub, this plant develops a canopy with distinct trunks free of lower branches, mimicking the look of a small tree. Because of its openness, short … [Read more...]
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