You can purchase tree and shrub seedlings, tree saplings and wildflowers through Lower Trent Conservation (LTC)’s Native Plant Sale.
Ecology & Stewardship Specialist at LTC Ewa Bednarczuk told us how it works.
“All these native species are part of the ecological web of the Lower Trent Watershed and the Bay of Quinte region,” said Bednarczuk. “This means you can plant them knowing they will directly benefit nature.”
Orders reserved now are picked up for planting in the spring.
Ewa told us why you should consider planting native species.
There is a large selection of bare-root tree and shrub seedlings, as well as potted saplings, and two different wildflower kits on offer. Here is a sneak peak at what will be available:
Tree and Shrub Seedlings: Species include shrubs of Bebb’s Willow, Button Bush, Highbush Cranberry, Nannyberry, Pussy Willow, Red Osier Dogwood, Smooth Arrowwood, Balsam Poplar, Bitternut Hickory, Black Walnut, Black Willow, Butternut, Hackberry, Hemlock, Mountain Ash, Red Oak, Red Pine, Silver Maple, Tamarack, White Cedar, White Pine, White Spruce and Yellow Birch
Wildflower kits: Two types of kits depending on garden placement. Sun Loving Kits include: Black-Eyed Susan, Wild Bergamont, Mountain Mint, Nodding Onion, Hairy Beardtongue and Wild Strawberry. Shade loving kits include Wild Ginger, Large Leaf Aster, Wild Geranium, White Trillium, Common Blue Violet, and White Snakeroot New this year, Little Forests Kits. These kits are available to customers intending to plant dense plantings according to the Miyawki Forest Planting Method. The kit covers an area of 4 x 4 meters, with 2-3 plants per square meter. Stock Includes: American Hazelnut, American Basswood, American Plum, Bitternut Hickory, Black Cherry, Grey Dogwood, Bur Oak, Butternut, Chokecherry, Pogoda Dogwood, Red Maple, Red Oak, Serviceberry, Smooth Rose, Sugar Maple, White Birch, White Oak, and White Pine.
You can reserve your plants using the online form found on the LTC’s website link – https://ltc.on.ca/stewardship/native-plant-sale/species-and-stock.
Payment will be requested February 2023. Order pick-up times will be confirmed by email ahead of time. Expect late April for seedlings, and early June for saplings, wildflowers and Little Forest Kits.
The pick-up location will be at the Lower Trent Conservation office at 714 Murray Street located north of Trenton. For more information about this year’s native plant sale call 613-394-4829 or visit https://ltc.on.ca.
Written by Alicia Vandine
