08/22/2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Native Plant Sale from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ
Cost: $20
The 2024 Jersey-Friendly Yards Conference, themed “The Hows and Whys for Spaces of Any Size,” promises an engaging, workshop-based experience for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker, Elaine Silverstein and your choice of two hands-on sessions: native plant propagation, soil assessment, invasive plant identification, or a dynamic Q&A panel discussion with Master Gardeners, offering expert advice and insights. Join us to learn practical techniques and sustainable practices to transform any sized space into a thriving, Jersey-Friendly Yard.
Registration will be opening soon. Keep an eye out!
About Elaine Silverstein
Elaine will deliver our keynote presentation, Growing Native Plants in Small Spaces. She will discuss growing native plants in pots, creating a Three-Square Foot Garden, and designing small borders and tree islands.
Elaine Silverstein is certified in Sustainable Landscape Management by the New York Botanical Garden; she has also earned the Urban Naturalist certificate and continues to study botany, ecology, and landscape design. She maintains a horticulture practice in Bergen County where she advises clients on sustainability, garden design, and installing and caring for native plantings. She is a vice president of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey and co-leader of the Bergen-Passaic chapter. She lives in Glen Rock, where she is a member of the Environmental Commission. .
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