Bellefield Garden Talks Series: Incorporating Native Trees and Shrubs into Your Home Garden

The topic of this week's installment of the Bellefield Garden Talks Series is Incorporating Native Trees and Shrubs into Your Home Garden, with Allyson Levy, the co-founder and co-director of Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

Come and learn about some beautiful, low-maintenance native plants that can add beautiful aesthetics to your garden. Whether you are just starting out or have a garden that needs a makeover, Allyson will discuss the different aspects needed to grow these plants successfully in the Hudson Valley. Using the plants at the Wild Garden at the Beatrix Farrand Garden, she will go over best planting practices, basic cultural information, as well as aesthetic considerations.

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Allyson is co-founder and co-director of Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, a Level II arboretum located in Ulster County. She has been a gardener and plant enthusiast for over 25 years. She also co-authored the book, "Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts," published by Chelsea Green in 2022.