Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery

This woodland, once decimated by deer and invasive plants, is now a thriving native plant community. Take a tour and learn more!Purchased in 2014, David Hughes’ woodland area, once over browsed by deer and overrun by invasive plants, is now a thriving forest-floor community of native plants. The monoculture of lawns has been replaced with warm-season grass meadows, native wildflowers and forest communities. Vernal pools and rain gardens have been created to add a thriving wetland community.Join Edge of the Woods Nursery for a private tour of this inspirational property and listen to Hughes give inspired information on healing our

Come check out our beautiful nursery and learn some gardening tips at our demonstration garden tours .Join Edge of the Woods staff for a guided tour of demonstration gardens at the nursery. Our gardens are certified as Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and also as a Monarch Way-Stations by Monarch Watch.We’ll scout the gardens for inspiration, butterflies, garden visitors and other surprises that present themselves to us. Attendees will learn about the importance of native plants to our eco-system. The tour is informal and allows time for questions. This is a great way to be introduced to native

Curious about native plants? This "talk and walk" is a great opportunity to learn about the importance of native plants and what we do.Every day, more and more people are hearing about and gaining an interest in native plants. We are here to help both new and seasoned gardeners with their garden needs and provide the highest quality native plants to them, as well as educating about the ecological value these plants provide. We understand there is a lot of information out there, and getting started can be daunting. So, what better day than Earth Day to celebrate native plants

Come check out our beautiful nursery and learn some gardening tips at our demonstration garden tours .Join Edge of the Woods staff for a guided tour of demonstration gardens at the nursery. Our gardens are certified as Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and also as a Monarch Way-Stations by Monarch Watch.We’ll scout the gardens for inspiration, butterflies, garden visitors and other surprises that present themselves to us. Attendees will learn about the importance of native plants to our eco-system. The tour is informal and allows time for questions. This is a great way to be introduced to native

Rehabilitators and Naturalists from the CCEEC will talk about PA Native Wildlife. Meet some of their raptors and other live animals!Please join us for this special event as we host Wildlife Rehabilitators and Naturalists from the Carbon County Environmental Education Center to talk about PA Native Wildlife. The CEECC has been helping injured wildlife and promoting "Conservation through Education" since 1985. It sits on 70 acres of woodlands, wetlands, and meadows within Mauch Chunk State Park in Jim Thorpe, PA. The CCEEC specializes in educating the public about wildlife, conservation, importance of habitats, and wildlife rehabilitation. It is a discovery

Monday August 17 10 AM. Create your own sun prints - aka cyanotypes - with plants from our nursery!This quick and easy project is fun for all ages. We encourage folks from any age group to sign up!Registration fee includes two 5x7 prints.We'll begin with a brief history of cyanotype photography - also called "sun prints", its connection to botany, and the process of developing these unique prints.Then participants will gather leaves, flowers, and other objects from our grounds to create their very own cyanotype prints! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GARDEN CLIPPERS IF YOU CAN. You are also welcome to

Come check out our beautiful nursery and learn some gardening tips at our demonstration garden tours .Join Edge of the Woods staff for a guided tour of demonstration gardens at the nursery. Our gardens are certified as Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and also as a Monarch Way-Stations by Monarch Watch.We’ll scout the gardens for inspiration, butterflies, garden visitors and other surprises that present themselves to us. Attendees will learn about the importance of native plants to our eco-system. The tour is informal and allows time for questions. This is a great way to be introduced to native

Happy Customer Appreciation Week! If you have always wanted a container garden of native plants, this is the workshop for you. Join us!Our Container Workshops are always a lot of fun, so of course we have to have one during Customer Appreciation Week! Our staff chose a nice mixture of plants with multi-season interest so your container always has something pretty to look at.If you don't know where to start with planting a native container garden, then this workshop is for you! We'll demonstrate planting techniques and talk about plant selection. There will be a quick walk to see some

Join us for a fun, informative talk and walk to learn about the pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) - America's largest native edible fruit.Learn all about the pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - North America's Largest Native Fruit!Its Customer Appreciation Week 2026! Join our horticulturalist, Brandon for a fun talk about the pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba), which bears the largest fruit of any plant in North America...and its edible! Wewill talk about the natural history and ecological value of the pawpaw tree. We will also talk about the cultivation of pawpaws, culinary uses, and how you can grow them in your own gardens.