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Integrating Some ‘Wild’ in Your Yard with Native Plants
April 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Integrating native plants into your landscape and garden takes a bit of knowledge and research, yet rewards you with enchanting wildlife and less work. Herbs will feature plants that are adapted to New Jersey’s hurricanes, droughts, and unique soils. She will share how they can thrive in your yard without extra water, additional fertilizers, and chemical inputs that harm beneficial insects and our waterways. Planting some wild, can also lower costs and reduce time spent on yard work. Plants suitable for Waterford will be discussed, as well as species for small spaces. You will also learn the benefits of gardening more on the wild side.
Presenter Bio:
Bobbie J. Herbs is a certified Rutgers University Master Gardener and Environmental Steward. She earned her Ornamental Horticulture Certification at Longwood Gardens and serves on the board of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey. She transformed her tiny Mt Laurel, NJ backyard of turf grass into a biodiverse habitat serving as an oasis for her family, birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Her neighbors call her garden the nature center.
NPSNJ – https://npsnj.org/ – Mission – Our mission is to promote the appreciated, protection, and study of New Jersey’s native flora
Bobbies garden before adding native plants in 2018
Bobbie’s garden after introducing native plants in 2025
