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Native Shrub Sale & Fall Fest 9/21!

Itea virginica

Saturday, Sept. 21, 10-1, Rain or Shine Native Plant Society of New Jersey, Essex Chapter Co-Sponsored with the Essex Co. Environmental Commission Garibaldi Hall, Essex Co. Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Avenue


NATIVE PLANT FALL FEST! Buy native shrubs, learn how to prune shrubs, and explore the woods at the Environmental Center on guided hikes.

 

11:00-12:00. Pruning Workshop with Nancy Critchley, Master Gardener Pruning Expert. Please bring hand pruners if you have them.

 

11:15 and 12:15: 30 minute Guided Nature Walks – Explore the woods and see native plants with expert guides! All ages welcome.


Lonicera sempervirens

10:00-1:00. Shrub & Small Tree Sale - Fall is the best time to plant shrubs and small trees! All from Gino’s Nursery. Nine are available for pre-order; more will be at the sale. All can grow in sun or part shade; for more plant info, go to www.jerseyyards.org/plant.Pre-orders will be taken between Sept. 3-9. Please email essexnativeplantsale@gmail.com, with your desired species and amounts & cell phone #. Payment at pick-up: cash or check only.

 

  • Buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis. $25 (2 gal)

  • Coral Honeysuckle Vine, Lonicera sempervirens. $30 (2 gal)

  • Gray Dogwood, Cornus racemosa. $25 (2 gal)

  • Inkberry, Ilex glabra. Specify if want male or female. $25 (2 gal)

  • Serviceberry Tree, Amelanchier canadensis. $30 (2 gal)

  • Spicebush, Lindera benzoin. $40 (2 gal)

  • Summersweet, Clethra alnifolia. $25 (1 gal)

  • Virginia Sweetspire, Itea virginica. $30 (2 gal)

  • Witch Hazel Tree, Hamamelis virginiana. $20 (9”)

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat., Oct. 5, 10-11:30. Fall Tree ID Walk, Brookdale Park, Montclair

Sat., Oct. 19, 2-4. Members End-of-Season Party & Plant Swap. Short Hills.

 

Questions? Email Essex@npsnj.org







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