Edge of the Woods

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery • 2415 Route 100 Orefield, PA 18069 •  Phone: 610.442.2496

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery LLC

Bringing People and Nature Together

E-mail  • Phone: 610.395.2570 •  Directions

2415 Route 100 Orefield, PA 18069

Tuesdays through Saturdays 9 AM - 4 PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS

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Aster oblingifolius AROMATIC ASTER. Blooms fall, creates the appearance of a small shrub covered with blue flowers in fall.

If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, the fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing, and human spirits would rise.

- Lorri Otto, Landscaping Revolutionary

Edge of the Woods Native Plants

The only nursery in the Lehigh Valley specializing in native plants. Native plants provide natural and sustainable beauty and a welcoming habitat for birds, butterflies and other insects, ensuring a future filled with a healthy diversity of plants and wildlife.

We are committed to sustainable growing practices and use a peat-free compost based potting mix. (Peat is a non-renewable resource.) Compost provides an excellent source of organic nutrients and helps retain moisture. We use minimal pesticides in the nursery and practice IPM (Integrated Pest Management).

Special Events 2009


  • July 11: Landscape Design Appointments available. Schedule an appointment with our designer for a design or consultation. Click on "Services,Rates" on the menu bar to the left for full details.
  • August 15: "Treasures Among our Natives" with Dr. Doug Tallamy, author of "Bringing Nature Home" and Professor and Chair of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at University of Delware. Dr. Tallamy will give a talk and be available to sign copies of his book, which has inspired many folks to begin gardening with native plants. His research has shown the important link between native plants and healthy ecosystems. Pre-registration required, $15 fee. Please print out the registration page here and mail or fax it.
    Co-Sponsored with the Lehigh Gap Nature Center.
  • September 26: Fall Festival. Plant Clinics, speakers, refreshments, music.
  • October 18: Open Gate Farm Tour.

Our Plants

For a general idea of the plants we carry, please click the "Our Plants" button on the menu bar to the left.

Other OfferingsIn addition to our selection of over 300 species of native trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, ferns and aquatics, we carry Fertrell natural soil ammendments as well as Liquid Fence Deer and Rabbit Repellent, and BurnOut, an all natural weed suppressant.

In the Press

  • "Going Native -- Creating Natural Landscapes with Native Plants" featured Edge of the Woods in the March issue of Lehigh Valley Style. This link is a PDF and may take a few moments to load.
  • Read up on vanishing farmland in the Lehigh Valley, and see our brief comments at the end of the article on women in farming.
  • We enjoyed being part of the Valley Venue on WDIY 88.1, February 19. The discussion with Sally Handlon was on the green building trend and the importance of native plants when 'going green.'
  • We had a wonderful turnout for the Open Gate Farm Tour on Ocotber 19. This article appeared in the Morning Call. Thanks to all who made the day a success!
  • Check out this new blog entry by Garden Writer Charlotte Kidd on the importance of pollinators.
  • We hope you tuned in to WDIY Lehigh Valley public radio (88.1 FM; 93.9 FM Easton / Phillipsburg; 93.7 FM Fogelsville / Trexlertown) on Thursday September 25 for an interview by Sharon McCarthy with Edge of the Woods about native plants.
  • This article originally appeared in the Morning Call of Allentown and was picked up by the Chicago Tribune.

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    Gift Certificates Available


    Gift certificates for use in the nursery are available as well as for our consultation services. Please call and we'll get one in the mail for you today!