Maintaining Your GardenPerennialsMany native perennials (but not all) prefer acidic soil. Have a soil test done through your local state extension service to see if you have the ideal conditions for the perennial you are looking for:Pennsylvania: http://agsci.psu.edu/aasl/soil-testing/soil-fertility-testing New Jersey: …
A recent study published in the journal Science revealed that butterfly populations in the United States declined 22% between 2000 and 2020. The drop in the Northeastern United States was even worse: 32.6%. Much of the data used for this …
A Walk with Nursery Manager Glenn White: Hidden Gems of the Preserve By Sue Eveland and Julia Klosser As soon as you turn off River Road on a warm day and pass through the entry gate to the Preserve, you …
Native Plant Seed Sale Are you interested in growing your own plants from seed? As of April 9, the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Native Plant Nursery will be introducing 6 species of native plant seeds to our marketplace! These will be …
Welcome Nature speaks to each one of us in its own special way. Perhaps it’s during a mindful walk to a remote corner of the Preserve. Or maybe it’s experiencing the wonder of nature through the eyes of a child. …
Amy Everett can’t exactly recall her first time at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. She was born and raised in Doylestown and her first visits to the Preserve were with her teenage friends. Amy’s commitment to public service began as a …
Meadow The Preserve’s meadow is located on a gently sloping hillside at the entrance of the Preserve. The roughly 4-acre plot features about 105 different species of native grasses, sedges, rushes and wildflowers—all divided into two distinct habitats. The lowest …
Stone Arch Bridge The Pidcock Creek Bridge serves as the only access to Preserve property on either side of the creek. This classic, triple arch stone bridge was built in 1935. The work was overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of …
Naturalist Guided Walks Extended Through Nov. 11