There is much in this world over which we have very little control, but we have complete control over how we treat our property. Our obsession with large, green lawns is harming the health of watersheds, soil, insects, birds, and us. Reimagining our home landscape so that native plants cover more space than turf grass is a powerful place to begin making a difference for our health and that of the planet’s.

Have extra plants in your house? Ready to propogate some of your beloved plants? Bring one or two (or more) plants with you to the library for swapping. Please label your plants with name and care information (we'll have cards available if you forget).

Please note that this presentation and plant swap focuses on native, non-invasive plants. For a list of plants invasive to our area, please visit the Delaware Invasives Species Council.

1-1:30 Drop off plants
1:30-2 Rethinking Our Home Landscapes, presented by Kathy Doyle, courtesy of Delaware Humanities
2-3:30 Take plants home

All plants left at the end of the event will be available in the lobby to take.

This program is in connection with the Longwood Gardens Community Read program.