3/31/2026 – Expanding Our Roots: A Long-Term Vision

As we count down the days until our Native Plant Nursery Season Opening, the Nursery is buzzing with more than just the usual potting activity. If you’ve visited us in past seasons, you’ll notice a literal shift in our horizon: we’ve moved the rear fence line back by 13 feet to make room for a critical infrastructure upgrade.

This expansion isn't just about "more space"—it's about specialized stewardship. In the coming months, we will install a series of dedicated raised beds engineered specifically for our spring ephemeral production. These beds will provide the drainage and soil structure required by some of our most iconic, yet notoriously difficult-to-procure, Mid-Atlantic species.

Investing in the Hard-to-Find
In recent years, staples of the spring landscape like Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla)—the namesake of our own Twinleaf Book & Gift Shop—and Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) have become increasingly difficult for us to source in the quantities our community deserves. Because these plants require years of patient, undisturbed cultivation, they are difficult, if not impossible, to source.

By building out this dedicated growing operation, we are taking a major step toward independence. While the beds are still a work in progress, this facility expansion is designed to ensure that in the coming years we can offer a more consistent and robust supply of these and other woodland treasures, including Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria), spring beauty (Claytonia virginica) and trilliums (Trillium spp.), directly from our own propagation efforts.

The next time you visit the Preserve and walk the Bucks County Path, you’ll see the footprint of this future growth at the back of the Nursery. We aren't just prepping for opening weekend; we are building the foundation for a more resilient future for native plants.

Nursery Season Opening is next week. Our opening weekend kicks off Thursday, April 9, with an exclusive early-access day for Preserve members. We open to the general public starting Friday, April 10, and the celebration continues through Sunday, April 12, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. Renew or become a member today to ensure early access and 10% off every plant purchase.