Green Archives - Jersey-Friendly Yards

Cool-weather vegetable typically harvested annually for its large head and is apart of the same species as other cooler season vegetables.

The leaves of this popular perennial are very common culinary herbs, and can be grown in a wide range of sunny regions.

This large deciduous tree is a common shade tree, and is found in parks and large yards around the nation.

In the Jersey-Friendly garden, Dill can be planted as a host plant for Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

In the Jersey-Friendly garden Parsley can be grown as a host food for Black Swallowtail caterpillars.

Virginia Wild Rye is a cool season perennial bunch grass featuring silvery blue-green leaves in spring and brilliant golden brown leaves in fall.

Pussy Willow has attractive early spring blooming “furry” flowers resembling a tiny cat’s paw.

Spike-like flowers bloom in late summer to early autumn; seedheads resemble a bottle brush and offer interesting texture in the garden.

Clumping sedge with fine textured leaves that grows in wet conditions; wildlife friendly!

Tall native perennial with greenish-yellow whorls of flowers that are attractive to bees and butterflies.

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