Choosing Plants for a Native Garden

Adult Enrichment / Home & Garden -

Spring 2025

Transform your outdoor space with a thriving native garden suited to your site conditions. Explore the diverse world of native plants and learn how to select species that will flourish and require low maintenance once established. Get guidance and multiple resources for how to research, select, and source native plants, from nurseries to community plant swaps and sales. Create a beautiful, sustainable garden that supports local wildlife and enhances the beauty of your outdoor space.

Amy Meltzer

Amy Meltzer is on the steering committee of the Mass Pollinator Network, and is an active member of Grow Native Massachusetts and Elders Climate Action. With a doctorate in psychology, Amy has retired from her psychotherapy practice and has been researching and gardening with native plants for over ten years. She enjoys gardening in two different habitats: Cambridge and the foothills of the Berkshires.

May 2025