Evening Primrose – A favorite among Bats! By Susu Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center | Special to the Coastal Point Oct 17, 2024 Since October is Bat Month, I thought I would honor them by writing about a plant that they love for its nectar and that they help pollinate. Providing native plants for bats […]
Read MoreNotable Natives Notable Natives: Willow Oak – A Beautiful Native Shade Tree By Susu Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center | Special to the Coastal Point | Dec 8, 2022 Quercus phellos, Beech family (Fagaceae) One of my favorite trees, the Willow oak, is stunning in the fall! Willow oak trees are also called swamp willow […]
Read MoreGroundsel: A Highly-Tolerant Fall-Blooming Native By Su Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center | Special to the Coastal Point Nov 17, 2022 Also called sea-myrtle, consumption weed, eastern baccharis, salt marsh-elder and salt bush, native groundsel is found all over this area, and I love that it is fall-blooming, with densely clustered white flowers. Groundsel (Baccharis […]
Read MoreNotable Natives: Prairie Dropseed – A Grass with a Fragrance? By Su Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center | Special to the Coastal Point Nov 23, 2022 Sporobolus heterolepis or as we commonly know it, Prairie dropseed, does have a fragrance of a hint of coriander, cilantro or some say soap or buttered popcorn(hmm), licorice […]
Read MoreWe are delighted to partner with the Delaware Botanic Gardens to present this workshop under the direction of Jan Poli, “With 30 years of experience as a designer and interiorscape artist in New York City”. Jan has been instrumental in creating and maintaining “The Folly” Garden at the Delaware Botanic Gardens. You purchased a beautiful […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to introduce 5 new plants that are specifically local to the coastal Delmarva area.
Read MoreThey say, good fences make good neighbors. Did you know that living fences make even better ones? Join us for the next in our series of Mini Workshops and discover some different ways to make a living fence. We’ll explore which plants are best, and what they can do for you, your yard, your community, […]
Read MoreJoin us for a mini program, “Tackling Invasives in Your Backyard” with Lower Shore Land Trust’s Invasive Species Coordinator, Victoria Spice. Victoria’s talk will give homeowners an overview of invasive plants, listing the 10 biggest culprits and suggesting native replacements. She will also cover best removal practices drawing on experience working in the local area. […]
Read MoreDon’t miss the Patriotic Plants, Shrubs, and Trees Sale running from Monday, June 14 to Sunday, June 21. Find plants marked up to 40% off. Sale prices vary for each item. Find unique native plants, shrubs, and trees. Let us help you pick the right plants!
Read MoreWhat is water wise gardening known as xeriscaping? Join us for the next in our series of Mini Workshops as we explore how you can reduce and limit your use of water in garden design, plant choice, and good delivery methods to give you a beautiful and water efficient garden. After a short lecture take […]
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