Sharing landscapes with deer can result in costly damage to plantings. Join Native Plant Trust online on June 12 at 1 pm to learn about deer behavior and natural preventative measures to safeguard your garden. We will also review a selection of “deer tolerant” plants and point out those considered “deer candy.” Cheryl Salatino is the instructor and the fee is $30 for NPT members, $36 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/deer-tolerant-landscapes/
Native Plant Trust, the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants, announces a new book by Uli Lorimer and Native Plant Trust: The Northeast Native Plant Primer- 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden.
Taking steps toward sustainability has never been more important. By choosing plants native to where they live, gardeners in the Northeast bring beauty and benefits to both themselves and the earth—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees and supporting wildlife. The Northeast Native Plant Primer makes adding native plants to the home landscape easier than ever before. This sourcebook includes 235 extraordinary native ferns, grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees, along with proven advice every home gardener can follow. Pre order books at https://nativeplanttrust.org
Author Uli Lorimer is Director of Horticulture at Native Plant Trust and formerly Curator of Native Flora at The Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lorimer is a leader in the gardening world and a tireless advocate for native plants. His current work with Native Plant Trust focuses on bringing rare and unusual indigenous species to the garden. Through education, he wants to empower gardeners in New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and eastern Ohio—which have many of the same plant species—to pick up a trowel and feature more native plants in their yards.
This Native Plant Trust online course teaches the basics of designing with native plants and shows how to incorporate native plants into the garden and landscape. Discover the variety of native plants found throughout New England and learn how to design a visually interesting landscape that also supports biodiversity. You can complete the course at your own pace. It typically takes at least 12 hours to complete. Download the syllabus. Course access is available from April 25 – September 12. $80 for NPT members, $98 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/designing-native-plants-self-paced-online/
This online Native Plant Trust course teaches how to convert a yard into productive pollinator habitat. Learn about issues associated with pollinator decline and current conservation efforts, then explore a variety of pollinators and the native plants that support their life cycles. The course also covers basic pollinator garden design and provides step-by-step instructions for selecting plants and installing and maintaining these habitats. You can complete the course at your own pace. It typically takes at least 12 hours to complete. Download the syllabus. Online access begins April 25. $80 for NPT members, $98 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/gardening-pollinators/
This Native Plant Trust overview of plant ecology addresses the distribution and abundance of plants and their interactions with other organisms and the physical environment. We will explore factors that affect plants as individuals, populations, and communities, such as life history, resource use, competition, and animal-plant interactions (e.g., pollination, dispersal, herbivory). This Basic Certificate online core course is self-paced, with opportunities for peer discussion, expert access for questions, and field projects. A facilitator will guide you in your learning, review your assignments, and answer your questions. It typically takes at least 12 hours to complete. Download the syllabus. Instructor is Jennifer McCarthy. $150 for NPT members, $200 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/plant-ecology/
What are the underlying evolutionary relationships and patterns in plants? In this Native Plant Trust online foundational course, you will learn the botanical terms used to describe plants and flowers, the evolutionary/phylogenetic basis for classification, and the identifying characteristics for several major plant families common to New England. With diagrams, images, and further resources offered to reinforce the concepts, you will apply the new material through indoor and outdoor assignments and peer forums. This Basic Certificate online core course is self-paced; a facilitator will guide you in your learning, review your assignments, and answer your questions. Click here to download the syllabus. It typically takes at least 12 hours to complete. Taught by Neela de Zoysa, the class is available April 25 – September 12.
$150 for NPT members, $200 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/plant-families/
Over time, portions of our gardens are ready for a makeover. Short of starting from scratch, most gardeners would prefer to enhance what they already have. In this two part Native Plant Trust online workshop with Cheryl Saladino, we’ll cover essential design techniques to assess, reshape, and diversify established and newly imagined garden beds. We’ll jump-start your creativity by introducing a selection of native woody plants and perennials to match your growing conditions. You’ll be able to apply these principles by selecting an area on your property to revitalize. The live sessions take place April 13 & 27 from 6 – 9, and are $90 for NPT members, $108 for nonmembers, Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/revitalizing-garden-incorporating-native-plants-existing-landscapes/
Invasive plants are not typically prohibited from the nursery trade until after the species has already spread prolifically throughout an ecoregion. However, a proactive new approach evaluates the threats of invasive plants before they become a significant problem. This Native Plant Trust webinar on April 12 from 1 – 2 offers a regional proactive approach to listing invasive plants, with a focus on early detection of potential invasive plants that may become established in New England. Bud Sechler leads the talk, and it’s $15 for NPT members, $18 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/early-detection-invasive-plants/
The composite family is notorious for its difficulty to botanize in the field. The genera Hieracium and Pilosella (formerly included in a single genus) are challenging to distinguish due to their subtle distinctions, the importance of micromorphological details, and hybridization. This Native Plant Trust webinar will explain the rationale for splitting the two genera, using visuals to guide identification. We will also discuss species of conservation concern that could benefit from additional field surveys. The session will take place April 8 from 1 – 2, and is $12 for NPT members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/hawkweeds-and-king-devils/
Join Native Plant Trust for an evening of plant adventure storytelling. Listen to some of the region’s top botanists, horticulturists, and fellow plant geeks share their most riveting and hilarious tales from the field. This one-of-a-kind event will be held live at Garden in the Woods on February 26 at 6 pm and also streamed virtually. $20 for NPT members, $24 for nonmembers. Register at http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/botany-story-slam/
