Thursday, July 29, 2010

Native Southwestern PA Plants in the Garden

One of the hottest new trends in gardening and landscaping is the use of native plants. Tonight the library is offering a free program on this topic by Candy S. DeBerry, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology at Washington & Jefferson College.

Hosting by the PTPL GO Green Club, "Native Plants in the Garden and Landscape" will explain how growing native plants can reduce maintenance and water usage, saving time and money; reduce air, water, and noise pollution; increase biodiversity and create wildlife habitat; and increase property values. This workshop will introduce you to beautiful and landscape-friendly trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and perennials, all native to Southwest Pennsylvania. Register at the library's circulation desk or call 724.941.9430.

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