Summer Solstice Native Plant Sale

Join us for a mini Native Plant Sale during Laudholm Lawn Day Summer Solstice Celebration, hosted by the York County Master Gardener Volunteers.

Local ecosystems are reliant upon the relationships that evolved between native plants and animals. These interactions, made possible by biodiversity, contribute to species resiliency. In gardens and other planted spaces we can help restore more beneficial habitats, as native plants support native insects through life cycle stages beyond only pollen or nectar. This provides food for a greater number of native birds and relationships through the food web.

A selection of young plants grown from wild or wild-type seed will be offered, along with information on plant growing conditions, benefits to wildlife, and complementary species. Please note: Cash preferred.

Species Available:
Helenium autumnale/Fall Sneezeweed
Lupinus perennis/Sundial Lupine
Penstemon hirsutus/Northeastern Beardtongue
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae/New England Aster
Symphyotrichum laeve/Smooth Blue Aster
Verbena hastata/Blue Vervain
Oenothera biennis/Evening Primrose
Physostegia virginiana/Obedient Plant
Lobelia siphilitica/Great Blue Lobelia
Liatris spicata/Dense Blazing Star
Monarda fistulosa/Wild Bergamot
Monarda bradburiana/Bradbury's Monarda
Solidago biennis/Silverrod
Solidago sempervirens/Seaside Goldenrod

• Proceeds benefit York County Master Gardener Volunteer programs and activities at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.
• This event will be held shine or light rain.
• Quantities limited.
• For those attending the Nature Crafts Festival, purchased plants can be held at the sale site for pickup on your way out.
• York County Master Gardener Volunteers (UMaine Cooperative Extension) will be present to assist buyers.

University of Maine/University of New Hampshire Extension Pollinator Friendly Garden Certification

There will be information on what you can do to get your garden or habitat certified by the University of Maine/University of New Hampshire Extension Pollinator Friendly Garden program. About 200 gardens ranging from residences, schools, libraries, parks, land trusts and more across Maine and New Hampshire are certified, with more added all the time. These not only beautify the areas we live in but are the most beneficial to the other inhabitants we, in turn, benefit from.

For more information on the event and/or UMaine/UNH Extension Pollinator Friendly Garden Certification program, contact Allan Amioka.