Contributed by Samantha Bean It is no secret. Native plant articles abound. Some states, have deemed a whole month to them (April) by hopping on the National Native Plant Month…
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What is a native plant and how do I know if a plant is native at a nursery? A native plant (flower, vine, bush, tree) is a plant that occurs…
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To the Editor: Biodiversity is being lost at an unsustainable rate. The North American breeding bird population has decreased by twenty-nine percent in the last fifty years. North American amphibians, reptiles,…
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Birds bring us much joy. Unfortunately, birds are in trouble. Bird populations, measured in numbers of adult birds, have declined by almost thirty percent since 1970, a loss of approximately…
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Hopewell Valley residents are invited to a virtual lecture this weekend by Doug Tallamy, a nationally known expert on native plants. His work, including the website Homegrown National Parks, inspired…
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Beginning May 6, D&R Greenway Land Trust will be selling native, local plants for its annual Native Plant Sale, with pick-up dates on May 15 and 16. Due to the pandemic…
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Like many others whose birthdays occurred during this pandemic, Earth Day will celebrate its 50th birthday on April 22nd 2020 amidst reduced gatherings and fanfare. Environmental organizations throughout the world…
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day we check out this oldie song by Jewel Akens. He sings, “Let me tell you bout The Birds and the Bees and the Flowers…
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The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will hold their annual Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market on Saturday, May 4, from 9am to 2pm. The event will be held…
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During these brisk winter days, curling up with a seed catalog is a gardener’s delight. This Sunday, two experts will discuss the benefits of native plants for biodiversity and clean water…