Native Planting highlighted at Heritage Trail’s Gardeners Swap & Share

Native Planting highlighted at Heritage Trail’s Gardeners Swap & Share

The Heritage Trails Park District hosted its annual Gardener’s Swap and Share at the St. Marys Community Public Library. The event gave community members the opportunity to give away plant species and pick up something new for their gardens.

Union County’s Native Plant Swap and Shop Returns to the Watchung Reservation on June 12

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to invite residents to participate in a Plant Swap and Shop event on Thursday, June 12th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in the Scout Camping Area of the Watchung Reservation at Trailside Nature & Science Center, located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside. This special event…

Native Plants — Spring’s Smartest Garden Trend

© Erin Saunders / WWF-Canada (CNW Group/World Wildlife Fund Canada) This spring, gardeners can support Canadian businesses, help Canadian wildlife, and enjoy a beautiful, low-maintenance garden by buying and growing native plants. Native plants have evolved alongside local conditions, so they’re easier to grow and keep healthy – not to mention being pretty to attract pollinators (and impress your neighbours). They’re also easy to find at 142 sel…