My Backyard at Nectars
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We are a small independent garden center in New Jersey with a BIG emphasis on native and pollinator friendly plants. We are passionate about nature and education. Come visit us!
Asclepias exaltata. Similar to Common Milkweed but much more tolerant of partial to shade. Poke Milkweed can range in height from 2-6', and while it does spread, it is not aggressive. It prefers moist soil but will take average soil as well.
May 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Asclepias exaltata. Similar to Common Milkweed but much more tolerant of partial to shade. Poke Milkweed can range in height from 2-6', and while it does spread, it is not aggressive. It prefers moist soil but will take average soil as well.
Rainy days give us a chance to see the spots in our yard that get wet
Introducing Acorus americanus.
Happiest in full sun. Standing water to spongy soils are ideal, as this plant can be used to stabilize soil on a river or ponds edge.
Introducing Acorus americanus.
Happiest in full sun. Standing water to spongy soils are ideal, as this plant can be used to stabilize soil on a river or ponds edge.
April 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Rainy days give us a chance to see the spots in our yard that get wet
Introducing Acorus americanus.
Happiest in full sun. Standing water to spongy soils are ideal, as this plant can be used to stabilize soil on a river or ponds edge.
Introducing Acorus americanus.
Happiest in full sun. Standing water to spongy soils are ideal, as this plant can be used to stabilize soil on a river or ponds edge.
Vaccinium angustifolium or Lowbush Blueberry. This NJ native ranges from 6”-2’ tall w/ a colonizing habit. Full or part sun in dry, rocky, acidic soils with good drainage. Waxy white blooms in Spring turn to small blue edible fruit. Showy fall color on green stems adds great interest to this plant.
March 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Vaccinium angustifolium or Lowbush Blueberry. This NJ native ranges from 6”-2’ tall w/ a colonizing habit. Full or part sun in dry, rocky, acidic soils with good drainage. Waxy white blooms in Spring turn to small blue edible fruit. Showy fall color on green stems adds great interest to this plant.
Early to Mid Spring bloomers for Hummingbirds include:
Amorpha fruticosa
Aquilegia canadensis
Caltha palustris
Dicentra eximia
Iris versicolor
Meehania cordata
Penstemon digitalis
Silene virginca
Mertensia virginica
Just about any native azalea!
We will have these plants in stock this Spring.
Amorpha fruticosa
Aquilegia canadensis
Caltha palustris
Dicentra eximia
Iris versicolor
Meehania cordata
Penstemon digitalis
Silene virginca
Mertensia virginica
Just about any native azalea!
We will have these plants in stock this Spring.
March 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Early to Mid Spring bloomers for Hummingbirds include:
Amorpha fruticosa
Aquilegia canadensis
Caltha palustris
Dicentra eximia
Iris versicolor
Meehania cordata
Penstemon digitalis
Silene virginca
Mertensia virginica
Just about any native azalea!
We will have these plants in stock this Spring.
Amorpha fruticosa
Aquilegia canadensis
Caltha palustris
Dicentra eximia
Iris versicolor
Meehania cordata
Penstemon digitalis
Silene virginca
Mertensia virginica
Just about any native azalea!
We will have these plants in stock this Spring.
Native insects need native plants.
This Promethea Silkmoth cocoon is quite a neat find on this Buttonbush here at the garden center.
Plants with cocoons are sold to our customers at no extra cost!😂
Happy Sunday, from My Backyard to yours. We'll be here from 10am to 3pm today
This Promethea Silkmoth cocoon is quite a neat find on this Buttonbush here at the garden center.
Plants with cocoons are sold to our customers at no extra cost!😂
Happy Sunday, from My Backyard to yours. We'll be here from 10am to 3pm today
March 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Native insects need native plants.
This Promethea Silkmoth cocoon is quite a neat find on this Buttonbush here at the garden center.
Plants with cocoons are sold to our customers at no extra cost!😂
Happy Sunday, from My Backyard to yours. We'll be here from 10am to 3pm today
This Promethea Silkmoth cocoon is quite a neat find on this Buttonbush here at the garden center.
Plants with cocoons are sold to our customers at no extra cost!😂
Happy Sunday, from My Backyard to yours. We'll be here from 10am to 3pm today
Have you met our friend 'Jacob Cline'?
Because of its true red color and tubular flowers, this plant is a favorite to hummingbirds. It is also enjoyed by all sorts of bees and butterflies. It is a host plant for various moths making it not only a customer favorite, but an ecosystem necessity.
Because of its true red color and tubular flowers, this plant is a favorite to hummingbirds. It is also enjoyed by all sorts of bees and butterflies. It is a host plant for various moths making it not only a customer favorite, but an ecosystem necessity.
March 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Have you met our friend 'Jacob Cline'?
Because of its true red color and tubular flowers, this plant is a favorite to hummingbirds. It is also enjoyed by all sorts of bees and butterflies. It is a host plant for various moths making it not only a customer favorite, but an ecosystem necessity.
Because of its true red color and tubular flowers, this plant is a favorite to hummingbirds. It is also enjoyed by all sorts of bees and butterflies. It is a host plant for various moths making it not only a customer favorite, but an ecosystem necessity.
Chasmanthium latifolium, emerging here at the garden center.
Northern Sea Oats has distinctive seed heads that will feed many birds and small mammals. It's very deer resistant but is a host plant for quite a few skipper butterflies.
Northern Sea Oats has distinctive seed heads that will feed many birds and small mammals. It's very deer resistant but is a host plant for quite a few skipper butterflies.
March 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Chasmanthium latifolium, emerging here at the garden center.
Northern Sea Oats has distinctive seed heads that will feed many birds and small mammals. It's very deer resistant but is a host plant for quite a few skipper butterflies.
Northern Sea Oats has distinctive seed heads that will feed many birds and small mammals. It's very deer resistant but is a host plant for quite a few skipper butterflies.
Eupatorium maculatum 'Little Pye'- a dwarf Joe Pye Weed. I potted these up today. This is a new plant Introduction to the plant world that I was curious about. These are only supposed to be 12-15" in the garden. Time will tell, a miniature Joe Pye Weed would surely be interesting...!
March 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Eupatorium maculatum 'Little Pye'- a dwarf Joe Pye Weed. I potted these up today. This is a new plant Introduction to the plant world that I was curious about. These are only supposed to be 12-15" in the garden. Time will tell, a miniature Joe Pye Weed would surely be interesting...!
Salix discolor, New Jersey Native Pussy Willow is just starting to open up at the garden center, so the second photo is just for show! It's is a must have for early season pollinators and also a host plant for Mourning Cloak and Viceroy Butterfly!
Happy Sunday. We'll be here from 10 to 3pm.
Happy Sunday. We'll be here from 10 to 3pm.
March 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Salix discolor, New Jersey Native Pussy Willow is just starting to open up at the garden center, so the second photo is just for show! It's is a must have for early season pollinators and also a host plant for Mourning Cloak and Viceroy Butterfly!
Happy Sunday. We'll be here from 10 to 3pm.
Happy Sunday. We'll be here from 10 to 3pm.
Even my shoes are pollinator friendly!
March 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Even my shoes are pollinator friendly!
**TONIGHT'S EVENT CANCELLED**
I sincerely regret to announce the cancellation of this speaking engagement. I have the flu.
Hoping to reschedule, so stay tuned. Thank you for your patience and understanding, I am MORE than crushed to be sharing this.
I sincerely regret to announce the cancellation of this speaking engagement. I have the flu.
Hoping to reschedule, so stay tuned. Thank you for your patience and understanding, I am MORE than crushed to be sharing this.
February 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
**TONIGHT'S EVENT CANCELLED**
I sincerely regret to announce the cancellation of this speaking engagement. I have the flu.
Hoping to reschedule, so stay tuned. Thank you for your patience and understanding, I am MORE than crushed to be sharing this.
I sincerely regret to announce the cancellation of this speaking engagement. I have the flu.
Hoping to reschedule, so stay tuned. Thank you for your patience and understanding, I am MORE than crushed to be sharing this.
An article written by our little garden center in the local Town Topics Newspaper.
We are so sincerely humbled. Thank YOU.
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We are so sincerely humbled. Thank YOU.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
An article written by our little garden center in the local Town Topics Newspaper.
We are so sincerely humbled. Thank YOU.
issuu.com/witherspoonm...
We are so sincerely humbled. Thank YOU.
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Please join us on Saturday March 29th (12-2pm) as Dan Divito of Front Yard Food leads a talk and demonstration on raised vegetable gardens using mini raised garden planters and vegetables to explain concepts like permaculture, integrated pest management, and sustainability.
February 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Please join us on Saturday March 29th (12-2pm) as Dan Divito of Front Yard Food leads a talk and demonstration on raised vegetable gardens using mini raised garden planters and vegetables to explain concepts like permaculture, integrated pest management, and sustainability.
Hamamelis vernalis. Native to South Central United States but is hardy here in NJ. It blooms late winter and may retain some browned leaves. It gets up to 10-15' Happiest in full to part-sun.Tolerant of rocky, clay, and moist soils w/ good drainage. Some deer resistance. Fall color is gold-yellow.
February 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Hamamelis vernalis. Native to South Central United States but is hardy here in NJ. It blooms late winter and may retain some browned leaves. It gets up to 10-15' Happiest in full to part-sun.Tolerant of rocky, clay, and moist soils w/ good drainage. Some deer resistance. Fall color is gold-yellow.
Before and after. Opening March 1st.
It feels so good to be back at the garden center.
It feels so good to be back at the garden center.
February 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Before and after. Opening March 1st.
It feels so good to be back at the garden center.
It feels so good to be back at the garden center.
Getting my Spring fix. Visiting a greenhouse is a great way to kick the winter blues and get a pinch of warm air.
This is Morris County Farms in Denville, NJ.
This is Morris County Farms in Denville, NJ.
February 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Getting my Spring fix. Visiting a greenhouse is a great way to kick the winter blues and get a pinch of warm air.
This is Morris County Farms in Denville, NJ.
This is Morris County Farms in Denville, NJ.
The final box of this cartoon is opening a garden center, in case you are wondering!
21 Days until Opening Day!
When March 1, 2025
Time 10am-4pm
Where 1600 River Road, Titusville NJ
For a copy of what is available at the garden center, please email us, mybackyardatnectars@yahoo.com
21 Days until Opening Day!
When March 1, 2025
Time 10am-4pm
Where 1600 River Road, Titusville NJ
For a copy of what is available at the garden center, please email us, mybackyardatnectars@yahoo.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The final box of this cartoon is opening a garden center, in case you are wondering!
21 Days until Opening Day!
When March 1, 2025
Time 10am-4pm
Where 1600 River Road, Titusville NJ
For a copy of what is available at the garden center, please email us, mybackyardatnectars@yahoo.com
21 Days until Opening Day!
When March 1, 2025
Time 10am-4pm
Where 1600 River Road, Titusville NJ
For a copy of what is available at the garden center, please email us, mybackyardatnectars@yahoo.com
Liatris pycnostachya is great for all sorts of pollinators.Topping out at 3-5', Prairie Blazing Star is happiest in full sun. It is a facultative plant but does not tolerate wet soils through the winter. It shows good critter resistance, and I can testify that it is drought and clay site tolerant.
February 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Liatris pycnostachya is great for all sorts of pollinators.Topping out at 3-5', Prairie Blazing Star is happiest in full sun. It is a facultative plant but does not tolerate wet soils through the winter. It shows good critter resistance, and I can testify that it is drought and clay site tolerant.
A friend shared with me Asclepias amplexicaulis, Asclepias quadrifolia, Asclepias rubra, Asclepias variegata, and Asclepias viridiflora.
That's five different Milkweed that I have never seen in nursery production.
The challenge has been accepted! Advice is WELCOME!
That's five different Milkweed that I have never seen in nursery production.
The challenge has been accepted! Advice is WELCOME!
January 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
A friend shared with me Asclepias amplexicaulis, Asclepias quadrifolia, Asclepias rubra, Asclepias variegata, and Asclepias viridiflora.
That's five different Milkweed that I have never seen in nursery production.
The challenge has been accepted! Advice is WELCOME!
That's five different Milkweed that I have never seen in nursery production.
The challenge has been accepted! Advice is WELCOME!
Winter Blooms and New Muck Boots: Tips for Surviving the Winter Blues
From My Backyard to yours, Happy Sunday!
From My Backyard to yours, Happy Sunday!
January 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Winter Blooms and New Muck Boots: Tips for Surviving the Winter Blues
From My Backyard to yours, Happy Sunday!
From My Backyard to yours, Happy Sunday!
