Planting native shrubs in our gardens is a valuable way to create habitat\, but many of these beautiful and adaptabl e species are still little known or underutilized in horticulture. In this presentation\, learn about the diversity and ecological value of the nati ve shrubs that are common in our local woodlands\, wetlands\, and field ed ges\, as well as how they can be incorporated into managed landscape setti ngs.
\nThe native shrubs of New England comprise a brilliant array o f forms\, flowers\, and fruits\, and support just as diverse a mix of inse cts\, birds\, and other wildlife. Some\, like inkberry (Ilex glabra)\, hav e gained popularity as landscaping plants\, but many other adaptable speci es are still overlooked. Join us to get to know these hidden gems! This pr esentation will focus on shrubs available in the nursery industry\, but al so highlight promising species that are rarely cultivated\, like sweetbell s (Eubotrys racemosa).
\nMeredith Gallogly is Manager of Programs fo r Grow Native MA. An avid plant observer\, she loves helping others discov er the beauty of our native flora and understand its importance as the fou ndation of our ecosystems.
\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of Memor ial Hall Library\, Andover Seed Library\, the Andover Pollinator Pathway\, \; Andover Garden Club\, Tewksbury Public Library\, GAR Memorial Library\, an d Newburyport Library. \;
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