Spring ephemeral plants are popular in gardens and landscapes across the world and have been for centuries. American ephemerals especially are gaining admiration by gardeners and collectors. Native ephemerals bring early season color and life into the garden. They occur naturally in shaded, … [Read more...]
Small Gardens Make a Big Difference
A few small changes in your landscape can make a big difference! Many of the projects we are proudest of are tiny suburban and city pocket gardens. With a few small tweaks it can be possible to add diversity to your garden, attract beneficial insects, and support song birds and pollinators. … [Read more...]
Love Red Flowers? So Does Cupid!
Few colors are as lovely in the landscape than true, vibrant red. While red roses and carnations are Valentine icons, let’s not forget some of Eastern North America’s stunning red flowers. Attractive to you and to garden visitors such as hummingbirds and butterflies. These red flowers are certain … [Read more...]
The Ecological Role of Spring Ephemerals
Spring ephemeral plants bring beauty and charm to the earliest part of the growing season, and also have important value to the ecosystem. These plants put a lot of energy into producing blooms, creating large blossoms relative to the size of the plant. They emerge quickly in spring, taking … [Read more...]
Thinking of Spring: The Spring Ephemerals
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...]
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