Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus palustris) New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) Green Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in Demonstration Garden meadow

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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May 21
 Trip & Lunch to Quaker Hill in Pawling, NY
Space Available Until Bus Filled
Registration - Postmarked by May 14

HOT OFF THE PRESS!
February, 2008 Newletter

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Why the interest in native plants these days? As all gardeners know, matching the right plant to the right site can be difficult. Plants native to this continent or more specifically the northeast have developed survival strategies over millions of years. You might as well take advantage of this!

Native plants . . .
1. are usually more suited to our hot humid summers
2. usually require less watering once established
3. often require less maintenance
4. often are less interesting to deer
5. help restore natural food and nectar sources for butterflies, hummingbirds
and the ecological web of our particular area
6. plant purchases and choices can be as environmentally important as recycling
or attempting to get better gas mileage
7. help you avoid the worry about unwittingly using invasive plants that destroy habitat


Native Plant Factoid . . .

 

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Native blueberries are pollinated by native bumblebees. As the bee hangs off the end of the flower and moves its wings, the pollen falls onto its tummy, before it flies to another flower.

NPC Fall Fundraiser
French Farm Garden Party Huge Success
Over 200 visitors stepped back in time for the day at Historical French Farm.

May 3
10a.m. - 12 noon
9th Annual
Wildflower & Native Plant Sale


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May 21
Trip & Lunch
Quaker Hill in Pawling, New York

Spend the morning in an extraordinary landscape on a fantastic scale. Visit the private, rarely seen 250-acre Quaker Hill Native Plant Garden with us. Exclusive tour arranged for The Native Plant Center.

Lunch at McKeever’s, a cozy restaurant in Pawling, NY.

The afternoon visit is to Native Landscapes Garden Center with a tour and exploration of the collection of native plants and the National Wildlife Federation’s “American Beauty” program.

June 19
NPC Members Only Spring Field Trip
New York Restoration Project, Swindler's Cove

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Spring 2008 Lecture Series

Saturday, June 28
 Rain Gardens Workshop
presented by Sven Hoegar

Fee to be announced

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Autumn colors galore in the
Stone Cottage Garden

January, 2008 NPC Newsletter

NPC Years in Review - Fall 2007

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Westchester County - Wide
Community Events

Have you seen our Lady Bird Johnson Demonstration Garden in bloom? Visitors toured the garden on Open Day.

Have you seen the wildflower meadows on the Taconic Parkway this summer? We encourage you to send your comments to the New York State DOT.
Our Mission: Educating people about the environmental necessity, economic value and natural beauty of native plants in the Northeast.
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