BREWSTER- The Annual Putnam County tree and shrub seedling Sale is back.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County and the county Soil and Water Conservation District have teamed up to once again offer a wonderful selection of trees and shrubs to Putnam County residents. The seedling sale, which opens online Tuesday, February 17, helps residents to plant trees and shrubs that create habitat and protect water quality. Trees reduce the amount of storm-water runoff, which reduces erosion and water pollution while stabilizing shorelines, reducing the effects of flooding. In addition, the selection of plants includes native trees, shrubs and perennials support birds, pollinators and other wildlife.
“The conservation seedling program has a long history of supplying landowners and gardeners with tree and shrub seedlings that support wildlife and stabilize soil” said Jennifer Lerner, CCEPC senior resource educator. “The native plants we’ve chosen not only offer forage and habitat for animals but are a delight in the garden. Fall color, flowers, and tasty fruit! What’s not to love?”
Online orders will be accepted until Friday, March 27. All items will be available for pick up Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, at Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster. Plants will be sold online only, on a first-come first-reserved basis, and there are limited quantities of seedlings.
Native plants do more than just look good — they bring our landscapes to life. They feed nesting birds, support specialist pollinators like native bees, and help turn backyards, gardens and parks into thriving pockets of habitat. When we choose plants that are truly suited to our local conditions, these everyday spaces become essential refuges for wildlife.
The selection of native plant plugs offers an easy, budget-friendly way to get started. These small perennial starters pack a surprising punch, giving a thrifty path to building a vibrant habitat right at home. With options for sun or shade, a range of soil types, and plenty of room for personal taste, there’s something for every corner of outdoor space.
Alongside flowering trees and shrubs, there is a selection of fruit-bearing species. Thornless blackberries, Red Lake currants, and other native fruiting shrubs offer both beauty and bounty. For those dreaming of a small home orchard, Shiro plums and Georgia peaches — chosen specifically for their disease resistance — make an excellent place to begin.
Along with selling seedlings that support wildlife, there are also a variety of wildlife boxes available. These birdhouses are built to attract hawks, owls, wood ducks, wrens, bluebirds and even bats and are a wonderful addition to any garden or backyard habitat.
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