NPN April 2021

Want to go Native? Are you ready to plant some native plants, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are some beautiful native plant alternatives to common nursery plants. Instead of: Forsythia — try Spicebush (lindera benzoin) instead! This beautiful shrub has yellow blooms in early spring before leafing out. The leaves and stems are very … Read more

Is it Time Yet?

We’re all excited about getting out of the house and getting into the garden. Try not to get overanxious.  You need to pay attention to not only the air temperature but soil temperature also. The most important requirements for seed germination are heat and moisture, and the amount and duration of each necessary for a … Read more

Presidents’ Points April 2021

APRIL! April showers bring May flowers–and it certainly gets me thinking about gardening and plants. This newsletter is packed with information; probably even more than we could offer at a regular club meeting. While we await that magical meeting-together-moment, study these articles at your leisure and benefit from the expertise of fellow club members. We … Read more

Art in Bloom

April 30–May 3, 2020 See spring come alive at this annual event. Discover stunning art-inspired floral installations set among three floors of the Collection Galleries. Take part in inspirational and informative workshops and presentations that focus on nature, flowers, and environmental issues in our community. Tickets » Hours Thurs, 10 a.m.*–8 p.m. Fri–Sun, 10 a.m.–5 … Read more