Amanda's Garden
Amanda's Garden Newsletter
PLANT NOW FOR A BEAUTIFUL SPRING GARDEN
In This Issue
New York Aster
Walnut Wilt.
Asters and Goldenrod
What does it take to Control Invasive Plants?
New York Aster
New York Aster
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
New York Aster is a lovely fall flowering plant with light blue flowers. Blue is a highly sought after color in the garden and it seems like there are more fall flowering plants that are blue then those that flower other times of the year. The Asters are a particularly hardy group. The flowers are long lasting and make excellent bouquets. Asters look particularly stunning when paired with goldenrod.

Walnut Wilt
False Solomon's Seal
False Solomon's Seal
Black Walnuts and other related trees produce a chemical called  juglone  that is toxic to some other plants. It can affect plants growing with in the Black Walnuts root zone. These plants weaken and die. There are plants that will grow under these trees and are not affected by juglone. Amanda's Garden has put together a list of native perennials that will grow under Black Walnut trees. After all you rarely see a tree that has nothing growing under it. We hope this is helpful to you. Black Walnuts produce nuts that feed many animal through the winter.
See the list
Greetings!

Fall is here. It's a great time to plant. Order now for best availability.  We have a great supply of plants waiting to go. The leaves are changing, the colors are gorgeous. Drive on out or place your order by email or phone to have it shipped.
Asters and Goldenrod
New England Aster
New England Aster
In the woods this time of year we see White Wood Aster, Blue Wood Aster, Blue Stemmed Goldenrod and Zig-zag Goldenrod. We also see the berries of False Solomon's Seal, Starry Solomon's Seal, and Jack in the pulpit. In the fields are New York Aster, New England Aster, Small leaf Aster, Canada Goldenrod, Showy Goldenrod and stiff Goldenrod among others. There are many kinds of Asters and Goldenrods.
 
These plants are wonderful plants for pollinators. They attract butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects. They not only provide food and cover, but are the host plants for some of these important insects. When designing a new garden or thinking of adding to an existing one, remember these important plants and the stunning beauty they add to the fall landscape. 

What does it take to Control Invasive Plants?

Dames Rocket
Dames Rocket
Planting natives is an important step in improving conditions for pollinators and making a positive impact on the environment. Controlling invasive plants is equally important. In his article What does it take to Control Invasive Plants?,  James P. Engel of White Oak Nursery in Canandaiqua gives you important information to help you control invasive plants. Click on the link below to read the article.

What does it take to Control Invasive Plants?
Fall is an excellent time to plant and the best time to plant early blooming spring wildflowers such as Bloodroot, Trillium, Toothwort and Dutchman's Breeches to name a few. Place your order now or stop out to see us. Please call ahead. We will be at a couple more events this year :
During The Naples Grape Festival  
September 29th-30th 10:00am to 5:00pm 
Amanda's Garden will be set up at
171 North Main St
Naples, NY 14512

Genesee Country Village and Museum
Agricultural Society Fair
Gather the family, cook up your famous raspberry preserves, make your shopping list and head to the fair-the highlight of the harvest season. Amanda's Garden will have many native perennials
. We will also have terrariums which are perfect for your desktop-that way you can have a little bit of the woods over the cold winter months. The best part about our terrariums is that they require little care.   
1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, New York 14511 
Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 6-7 10am to 5PM

Contact us by email: amandasgarden@frontiernet.net
Phone: (585)750-6288
Website: www.amandagarden.com

Like us on Facebook

 

Sincerely,

 View our profile on LinkedIn 

                                   
Ellen Folts, Owner Amanda's Garden                                  

You can phone in, mail, or email your order. Please check our website for availability, pricing, and to see the catalog.