Native Grass Species Bottle-Brush Grass (Elymus hystrix Bottlebrush Grass is one of the few grasses for part shade to shade. It will place itself in niches here and there, sending up its delicate seed head to mix with other flowers in your garden. Widely adaptable. The seed heads resemble … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – The Native Grasses Part One
Looking for an easy way to add fall and winter interest to your landscape? Native 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 own … [Read more...]
Customer Appreciation Week – Thanks for Sticking With Us!
It sure has been a trying year so far, hasn't it? We are so grateful to all our customers who have shopped, whether remotely or in person. You have helped us keep just a little bit sane this season. We were so glad to welcome you back to the nursery after our isolation was over. SO GLAD! We … [Read more...]
Asters and Goldenrods – the Garden Superfoods
Asters and goldenrods provide some of the most important fall nutrition for pollinators and especially butterflies. Asters are generally care-free and easy to grow perennials. There are asters for sun and for shade. If you plant asters, the butterflies in your area will surely visit. They provide … [Read more...]
Seed Producing Plants for Birds
By Barbara Malt, Lehigh Valley Audubon Society –Originally published in the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society Summer 2020 Newsletter You can have beautiful garden flowers that also provide a fall and winter feast for birds to keep them going through cold weather. These two work well together to … [Read more...]
Franklinia – a Horticultural Mystery
If you are looking for something unusual, as well as a challenge, consider the Franklinia. Franklinia alatamaha is a large shrub or small tree with a mysterious story and a showy appearance. It’s been extinct in the wild since the early 1800’s. It may not be the easiest plant to grow. But the … [Read more...]
Photo Contest!
Upload and share your photos for two categories: Vote for your favorite and share on Facebook. Anyone can vote once a day. There are 2 categories: Native Plant Diversity in the Landscape Native Plants as Habitat (Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds, Pollinators, Wildlife, etc.) Any photo entered … [Read more...]
Seed Grown for Genetic Diversity
Why are seed grown native plants important? How else would you grow a plant, anyway? It's time for a lesson in basic biology, but don't worry. It will come back to you easily. When a plant is grown from seed, the seed is formed from successful pollination. Pollination happens when pollen (the … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight: Hibiscus
You may think of the hibiscus as a tropical plant, but there are two species hardy to PA. That’s right! You don’t need to bring them in for the winter. They have the large, showy, dinner- plate flowers we all love. And are perfectly happy outdoors year-round. (Above, left to right - Hibiscus … [Read more...]
Native Sedges – Shady Lawn Replacement, Mulch Substitute, and More
If you have a shady or semi-shady location, sedges are wonderful, easy-care plants and may be just the ticket for replacing turf grass. Their names alone are intriguing enough to make them worth a try! Most will withstand occasional light foot traffic. What Is a Sedge? Sedges look a lot like … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight: Juniperus virginiana
When is a Cedar not a Cedar? When it’s a Juniper, of course! Common names can be confusing in the plant world, but never more so than when we talk about the Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana. This member of the Juniper genus received the moniker ‘Cedar’ in honor of the Cedar Waxwings that … [Read more...]
Thank You!
A big thank you to everyone who has been coming out to the nursery and doing their part to keeping everyone safe! As always, we appreciate your patronage and it’s been so refreshing being able to see our customers. Looking forward to seeing more of you this week! We are open Monday-Friday 9 to 4 … [Read more...]
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