The Basics Zones 3 to 9 Moist to wet soil.  Tolerates dry, but won’t spread as vigorously Sun to Part shade 2′-3′ tall, spreading by suckers Deer resistant Range New York to West Virginia and south to Florida and Alabama. Found on edges of streams or damp woods in sandy soil, in dappled sunlight, in wet depressions. General Information This is a low-growing, shrubby plant in the buttercup family.  It makes a good groundcover in a damp, shaded area.  It’s lacy leaves are attractive, with particularly good fall color.  The flowers come out in late winter and early spring, wh ..read more

Thank you to the many of you who have come out to the nursery.  We’ve enjoyed helping you select your plants.  And now we have new plants to offer you this week! Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Weed We are unable to set aside and hold butterfly milkweed.  Limit- one container and/or 5 plugs per customer.   We will have a much larger crop available later in the season. Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) Milkweed Wildflower, Close-up Spigelia marilandica  Fire Pink Easy to  grow in average, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Tolerates of wet soil.&n ..read more

American Yellowwood The Basics Zones 4-8, Sun to Light Shade, Moist soil 30′-50′ high,  40′-50′ wide at maturity Blooms late spring, white to pale pink Range General Information About Yellowwood This is one of the rarest of our native trees.  They tend to be wide-crowned and their bark is gray and smooth.  The leaves are a beautiful golden tone in fall.  The name ‘yellowwood’ refers to the color of the heartwood of this tree.  At one time, freshly cut heartwood was used as a dye for clothing. The delicate flowers catch your interest and dangle in the spring breeze.&n ..read more

Here’s what is catching our eye this week!! Native Azaleas Native azaleas..lovely, deciduous rhododendrons best suited for shaded or partly sunny gardens with acidic, consistently moist but well drained soil (they don’t tend to like wet feet). They do not tolerate heavy clay or alkaline soils. Though in nature many species are found near streams, ponds, fens, and bogs, do not be fooled into thinking that they can tolerate heavy, wet soils. Those individuals find the perfect little spots to grow, often upon long dead rotted stumps, tussocks, and berms where their crowns can stay above the wet ..read more

We are at a critical point of losing so many species from local ecosystems that their ability to produce the oxygen, clean water, flood control, pollination, pest control, carbon storage, etc, that is, the ecosystem services that sustain us, will become seriously compromised. Those of you have been following us for some time will remember when we hosted Doug Tallamy back in 2009. Since then, he has gained quite a following, and interest in native plants has grown.  He will be back in the Lehigh Valley for another presentation!    Be sure to mark your calendars for  Tuesda ..read more

Here is a list of some of our upcoming off-site presentations.   For information on programs at the nursery, click here.  To request a program for your organization, click here. Sustainable Warehouse Forum, Part III – Stormwater Management with Native Landscaping  April 14  Sue Tantsits. Click link for details! Explore the world of Native Plants April 22 at Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus Watch the interaction with wildlife and enjoy the aesthetic beauty, the magic of the four seasons in the PA landscape.  Let’s discuss how native plants will react to climate ..read more

Celebrating 20 years with our First Ever Webinar: 20 Butterflies and their Host Plants Thursday March 9, 6PM Learn about 20 Butterflies and the host plants you can plant in your landscape or garden this season.  Participate in this virtual presentation to get some great ideas for incorporating native host plants into your garden or landscape. You can join from any computer, tablet, or smart phone. Registration Required The post Our First Ever Webinar appeared first on Edge Of The Woods Native Plant Nursery, LLC ..read more

As we learn of programs to help you learn about native plants and the environment, we will post them here.  These programs are not sponsored by Edge of the Woods.  For more details please click the links.  Some are virtual, some are in person.  For programs sponsored by Edge of the Woods, click here. Pollinator Plants March 4 Transform your Suburban Yard with Native Plants March 4 Growing Berries March 11 Forest Landowners Conference March 24-25 Native Plants You Need In Your Yard  March 25 Native plants in containers March 29 Home Gardening Series: Creating Healthy G ..read more

Dormant gardens provide enormous ecological benefit.  ‘Hidden’ in this photo collage of dormant gardens are some important beneficial insects. Would you be able to spot these as you clear ‘debris’ away from your garden?  Let them stay until temperatures are at least consistently above 50 degrees. How Long Should You Delay Garden Clean Up? Some insects don’t come to life until May or June.  The less you ‘clean up’, the better for insects.  When you clean up, keep as much of the dormant plant material in your garden as possible. Why Keep Dormant Plant Material The insects hi ..read more

Wishing all a happy holiday season.  Our retail hours will start up April 1, 2023.  We will post our expected inventory in mid-January and accept pre-orders at that time. Landscaping services are available year round within our service area. Thank you for all your efforts at helping the ecosystem this past year and we look forward to continuing the effort with you in 2023. The post Happy Holidays from Edge of the Woods appeared first on Edge Of The Woods Native Plant Nursery, LLC ..read more