Native Plants

On Tuesday, September 17, Farm Science Review's Gwynne Conservation Area is teaming up with the North American Pawpaw Growers Association to bring you a fun-filled day packed with informational talks and demos focused on Eating Wild! From growing pawpaws and native hops to foraging safety and toxic plant identification, you’re sure to leave equipped with new knowledge and skills.  And be sure to join us at the Cabin at Noon for a pawpaw pulp processing demo and pawpaw ice cream social!

Are you a pawpaw lover or interested in learning more about our largest native edible fruit! Join us for Pawpaw Day at the 2023 Farm Science Review! On Tuesday, September 19, The Gwynne Conservation area is teaming up with the North American Pawpaw Growers Association to bring you a fun-filled day packed with pawpaw talks, walks, demos, and tastings! Events run throughout the day, 10:30am-3:00pm, and will be located at the Gwynne Conservation Area at Farm Science Review. Come for the pawpaw ice cream, stay for the educational fun!

These beautiful, tall, vibrant purple native flowers are a welcome sign of late summer and a BOON to many insects. They are a valuable late season nectar source for many insects and butterflies, and their pollen is a required resource for specialist long-horned bees.

The High Line is a reclaimed elevated train line turned lush park in the Concrete Jungle of New York City. With native plants and wild naturalistic landscaping as a theme, this unique park features art, education, and a 4-season landscape for the nature lover in even the busiest New Yorker!

There are several native shrubs available that are not commonly thought of when renovating a landscape. They can offer additional interests and attract pollinators at different times of the year. Consider adding one or two…...or all!