In this issue:
- A Different Kind of Pollinator Plant
- From Parking Lot to Pollinator Garden
- Catalog Sneak Peek - Little Bluestem
- Toronto Using Green Streets to Build Resilience
- The Dry Team
- Upcoming Events
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Pollinator Plants and Projects |
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A Different Kind of Pollinator Plant |
Grasses and sedges are often overlooked when it comes to pollinators. But they not only provide food and nesting material for butterflies and native bees, they also serve as the foundation for a designed plant community. Find out which grasses can boost your pollinator project.
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From Parking Lot to Pollinator Garden |
Sarah P. Duke Gardens in North Carolina is trialing "pocket prairies" as a way to boost the ecological value of parking lots. They've selected native species and cultivars that can handle the difficult conditions in a parking median. Hoffman Nursery is working with the gardens on this ongoing project. The hope is to provide resources for professionals who install and manage these spaces. We'll share more info about the project in the future. Get an overview from the gardens in this video.
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Duke Gardens' aims to add ecological value to parking lots on campus and beyond with pocket prairies. |
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Our 2021-2022 Catalog of Grasses will be ready for distribution in early July, and we are so excited! In this year's edition, we showcase Little Bluestem and its cultivars. They've been selected by the Perennial Plant Association as the 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year®.
It's an exciting and timely choice. Our landscapes need plants that can meet the demands of modern development. We're thrilled this native grass is stepping into the spotlight. Be on the lookout in late July for PPA's announcement at their Virtual National Symposium.
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The new catalog updates all your favorites: plant profiles, cultivar comparisons, plant lists for green infrastructure, and lists based on site features. How can you see the new catalog?
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View it on our website (we'll post the new edition on July 1)
- If you're on our mailing list, you'll receive your hard copy via U.S. mail
- Pick up a copy at Cultivate'21 in Booth 3013
If you're not already on our mailing list, you can request a hard copy here.
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Plans for Green Infrastructure |
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Toronto Using Green Streets to Build Resilience |
In the heart of downtown Toronto, a massive infrastructure project is underway. It will transform an industrial area on the northwest short of Lake Ontario into a new, sustainable neighborhood.
The project has lofty goals--providing flood protection, creating new parks and public open spaces, and building the foundation for a thriving neighborhood in the heart of the city. Using an innovative approach that incorporates green streets and other low impact development, the planners are relying heavily on natural systems.
Find out what makes these street green and complete. Read article.
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With many regions of the country expected to experience long periods without rain, make sure your plant palette includes plants with low water needs. We've got a list of grasses and sedges that typically withstand prolonged dry conditions once they're established. They don't need supplemental irrigation, so they're great choices for low-resource landscapes.
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In observance of Independence Day, Hoffman Nursery will be closed Friday, July 2nd. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 5th.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
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July 10-13, 2021; Columbus, OH
After a successful virtual event last year, AmericanHort is gathering us in person. Hoffman Nursery will be there for one of our industry's premiere events. Join us at Booth #3013 at Cultivate'21 for a chance to catch up, share your stories, and hear what's happening with grasses. You can also pick up a copy of our new catalog of grasses!
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July 27-29, 2021; Virtual
The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) is using a new format for its 2021 national symposium. They're hosting a Hybrid National Symposium, which combines a virtual national education event with small, in-person regional gatherings. Hoffman Nursery is pleased to serve as a year-round partner with PPA, and we're thrilled they're planning a hybrid event for 2021.
The Virtual National Symposium will showcase renowned speakers and allow us to connect with colleagues from around the country and the world. The speaker lineup is fantastic, and we're truly excited to help support this valuable industry event. Hoffman Nursery's Shannon Currey will be helping moderate the event on Wednesday, July 28, including a panel discussion on native plants. And she'll announce the 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year®! See the full schedule and register.
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Sept. 16, 2021; Hoffman Nursery
As part of their hybrid national event, the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) will be hosting small, outdoor, regional pop-up gatherings around the U.S. The pop-ups will let colleagues connect and network while allowing the flexibility to adapt to local, state, and regional guidelines and recommendations for safe gatherings.
Hoffman Nursery and partners in our area are hosting a Southern Regional Pop-Up. We're still finalizing plans, so check back in with PPA's pop-up page for details (and a list of other pop-up sites).
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