GREENS FARMS GARDEN CLUB
RESOURCES
ALERT: CONNECTICUT HARDINESS GROWING ZONES HAVE SHIFTED.
Pollinator Pathways
Learn about Pollinator Pathways, Pesticides and Invasive Threats.
Find resources that establish pollinator-friendly habits and food sources for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects and wildlife.
Pollinator Partnership’s mission is to promote the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research. https://www.pollinator.org
Take the Fairfield Pollinator Pathway Pledge
Local Preserves
Aspetuck Land Trust - A non-profit membership organization whose mission is the preservation & conservation of open spaces including farmland, forest land, and natural resources in Easton, Weston, Fairfield & Westport. https://www.aspetucklandtrust.org
Connecticut Audubon Society - A non-profit group protecting Connecticut’s birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through conservation, education, and advocacy. 2325 Burr St, Fairfield, CT
www.ctaudubon.org
Earthplace, in Westport, is a donor supported, non-profit organization committed to building passion and respect for the natural world and a more sustainable future for our community. A nature discovery & environmental learning center. www.earthplace.org
Haskins Preserve 22 Green Acre Lane Westport, CT
Southport Wildflower Preserve, 360 Westway Rd, Southport, CT
H. Smith Richardson Wildlife Preserve 39 Sasco Creek Road Westport CT
Websites
www.ctgardenclubs.org The Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Branford, CT
Local Nurseries selling Pollinator Plants
Oliver Nurseries: Large selection of native plants, highest quality unusual ornamentals. Strong supporter of GFGC, generous donor of plants to our plant sale. 1159 Bronson Rd, Fairfield, CT
www.olivernurseries.com, (203) 259-5609
Gilberties: trees, shrubs, perennials, herbs, vegetables, supplies. 7 Sylvan Rd, Westport, CT www.gilbertiesorganics.com, 203.227.4175.
Native: trees, shrubs, perennials.
1899 Bronson Rd, Fairfield, CT
www.anativeplantnursery.com, (203) 658-7475
Natureworks: shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs, info, supplies. 518 Forest Rd, Northford, CT
www.natureworks.com, 203.484.2748
Broken Arrow Nursery: native and exotic trees and shrubs, on-line catalog. 13 Broken Arrow Rd, Hamden, CT
www.brokenarrownursery.com, 203.288.1026
Ganim's Garden Center: Enduring nursery offering an array of plants & flowers, plus fertilizers, garden decor & soils. 320 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield, CT
Podcasts
Learn more about gardening with Margaret Roaches podcast
https://awaytogarden.com/category/etecetera/radio-podcasts
Some Vegetable Gardening Resources:
Great Read & Watch
Learn about Hurricanes & Climate Change here: Ocean Encounters: Hurricanes
Beware of the Spotted Lanternfly
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Forestry/Forest-Protection/Spotted-Lanternfly
Pollen & Nectar Plants for your Pollinator Pathway Garden article by Mary Lou McGuire
How to Create a Pollinator Garden
article by Mary Lou McGuire
Recommendation from Chris Cook: The Honey Bus
Good Read:
"Noah's Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Backyards"
Movies on Farming - for Entertainment:
The Biggest Little Farm
Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime
Barbara Harman recommends a fun movie about the winner of the Chelsea Garden Show in the early 2000's. It's free with Amazon Prime and it's called, "Dare to be Wild".
Check out www.NYTimes/Opinion/MargaretRenkl on April flowers
Native Plant Inventory at local Gardens GFGC Supports
Thanks to Charlie Stebbins
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Audubon Smith Richardson
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Audubon Larsen Burr Street
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Fairfield Country Day
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Oaklawn Cemetery
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Memorial Garden GGHC Church
BOOKS: Many books have been written in the last 8-10 years about the importance of using native plants to promote sustainable bio-diversity in our landscapes. Doug Tallamay, PhD, Is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. His books are approachable and have realistic solutions for home-owners.
DOUG TALLAMAY:
HOW CAN I HELP? Saving Nature with your Yard.
NATURE’S BEST HOPE. A New Approach to Conservation Starts in Your Yard
BRINGING NATURE HOME: How You Can Susutain Wildlife using Native Plants
THE NATURE OF OAKS: The Rich Ecology 0f Our Most Essential Native Trees
THE LIVING LANDSCAPE: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity
There are many other Important Authors: among them, Ken Druse, Kelly Norris, and Larry Weiner.