The Challenge Ended with 28 garden orders! Thank you everyone!
The Butterfly Garden Challenge - Ends 3.15.17 at 9pm
How many Butterfly Gardens can we add to Glen Rock this Spring!?
GUGR's goal is 17.
GUGR's goal is 17.
Here’s how you can help!
From individuals, to schools, community groups, and businesses – everyone can make a difference!
Step 1
Order 3, 6, or 12 plants. Each package was curated by Elaine Silverstein of Glen Rock NJ. Elaine is a professional horticulturist and picked NATIVE plants that will attract butterflies.
Order 3, 6, or 12 plants. Each package was curated by Elaine Silverstein of Glen Rock NJ. Elaine is a professional horticulturist and picked NATIVE plants that will attract butterflies.
Step 2
Elaine will notify you when your plants are ready to be picked up from her home in Glen Rock NJ. She will provide you with instructions on how to plant and care for them.
OR
Sign-up for add-on service and Chris Leishear of Farmburbia will pick up the plants for you and plant them at your home or business.
Elaine will notify you when your plants are ready to be picked up from her home in Glen Rock NJ. She will provide you with instructions on how to plant and care for them.
OR
Sign-up for add-on service and Chris Leishear of Farmburbia will pick up the plants for you and plant them at your home or business.
Plants will arrive toward the end of April. Exact date is TBD.
More about the Plants
Please note that similar plants will be substituted if these plants are not available.
FAQ
When will my plants bloom?
The plants you will receive will be small, to save on costs. They may or may not bloom the first year. However, as long as you keep the plants green they will be guaranteed to bloom the following year.
How much space and sun does each plant need?
Allow approx 1 square foot of space per plant and pick a spot that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day.
What type of soil is needed?
These plants are awesome because they will thrive in all soil types! And you do not need to plant the plants together; you can also spread them out through your yard.
Do I have to water the plants?
During the first growing season, water thoroughly at least once during each week in which we receive no or little rainfall. After the first growing season, the plants should not need watering.
What else is awesome about these plants?
These plants are perennials: they will go dormant in fall and regrow from their roots each spring. Do not remove dead plant material in fall; rather, wait until new growth begins in spring. Many butterflies and beneficial insects spend the winter inside the stems of native plants—don’t remove their winter shelter! Also, once your plants begin to bloom, they will produce seed that birds will eat throughout the winter.
Should I use pesticides?
No. The most important principle of ecological gardening is to avoid the use of pesticides. Do not use pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides in your garden! Pesticides kill all insects, including ladybugs, fireflies, and butterflies. Herbicides kill all broadleaf plants, including butterfly host plants like violets.
How will I know how to care for them?
Detailed instructions will be provided to everyone that will go over how to plant and care for them.
The plants you will receive will be small, to save on costs. They may or may not bloom the first year. However, as long as you keep the plants green they will be guaranteed to bloom the following year.
How much space and sun does each plant need?
Allow approx 1 square foot of space per plant and pick a spot that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day.
What type of soil is needed?
These plants are awesome because they will thrive in all soil types! And you do not need to plant the plants together; you can also spread them out through your yard.
Do I have to water the plants?
During the first growing season, water thoroughly at least once during each week in which we receive no or little rainfall. After the first growing season, the plants should not need watering.
What else is awesome about these plants?
These plants are perennials: they will go dormant in fall and regrow from their roots each spring. Do not remove dead plant material in fall; rather, wait until new growth begins in spring. Many butterflies and beneficial insects spend the winter inside the stems of native plants—don’t remove their winter shelter! Also, once your plants begin to bloom, they will produce seed that birds will eat throughout the winter.
Should I use pesticides?
No. The most important principle of ecological gardening is to avoid the use of pesticides. Do not use pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides in your garden! Pesticides kill all insects, including ladybugs, fireflies, and butterflies. Herbicides kill all broadleaf plants, including butterfly host plants like violets.
How will I know how to care for them?
Detailed instructions will be provided to everyone that will go over how to plant and care for them.
Who is Elaine Silverstein?
"I am the owner of NatureSurrounds. Naturesurrounds provides environmentally friendly gardening services, including design, coaching, and consultation, in the Ridgewood/Glen Rock/FairLawn area of Bergen County, New Jersey. I am a professional horticulturist certified in Sustainable Landscape Management by the New York Botanical Garden, and my particular interest (and passion) is creating a sustainable landscape and a sense of place. Whether you do everything yourself or hire landscaping services, whether you are an accomplished gardener or a beginner, I can help you create a beautiful, practical, green outdoor living space.
Please email me for a list of services provided, for client references, and for an appointment for a FREE initial consultation. I am also available to speak to garden clubs and other groups. Topics include “Easy to Grow Native Plants,” “The Sustainable Garden,” and “Attracting Wildlife with Native Plants.”
You can reach me at naturesurrounds@gmail.com."
"I am the owner of NatureSurrounds. Naturesurrounds provides environmentally friendly gardening services, including design, coaching, and consultation, in the Ridgewood/Glen Rock/FairLawn area of Bergen County, New Jersey. I am a professional horticulturist certified in Sustainable Landscape Management by the New York Botanical Garden, and my particular interest (and passion) is creating a sustainable landscape and a sense of place. Whether you do everything yourself or hire landscaping services, whether you are an accomplished gardener or a beginner, I can help you create a beautiful, practical, green outdoor living space.
Please email me for a list of services provided, for client references, and for an appointment for a FREE initial consultation. I am also available to speak to garden clubs and other groups. Topics include “Easy to Grow Native Plants,” “The Sustainable Garden,” and “Attracting Wildlife with Native Plants.”
You can reach me at naturesurrounds@gmail.com."
