Few flowers have captured the hearts of people around the world as much as the beautiful rose. Known in some parts as the Queen of Flowers, the rose is the official 'national floral emblem' of the United States as authorized by an act of Congress and proclaimed by President Reagan in 1986.
Bird Watching in Brookdale Park
Planting & Caring for Your Trees
Discovering Native Spring Flowers in “the Wild”
Even in our very developed suburbs, a few of our natives manage to persist in the “wild,” despite adverse conditions and hungry deer. Of course, never dig up these treasures – just take a photo! Deb Ellis, the Essex Chapter Leader of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, Master Gardener and Montclair Resident walks us through how to spot and appreciate native spring flowers that you’ll find all around northern New Jersey.
Choosing Native Plants for Your Garden
by Yuliya Bellinger
Designing a garden with native plants is truly a joy. Integrating more native plants in your landscape not only creates a garden that is beautiful but also a garden that supports local wildlife. Their relaxed and delicate nature makes them easy to add into any landscape. Yuliya Bellinger, successful landscape architect and gardening lover shares wisdom on creating your own native plant garden at home.