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Nectar Lovers seedling package

Seedlings - Nectar Lovers Package We are sold out! Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at a future NVSWCD event!

$20


6 native, bare root seedlings. Each seedling is approximately 1 - 2 ft. in length.

Pick-up April 19th (9am-4pm) or 20th (9am-noon)
Falls Church, VA

Photos of all the plants that we are offering in 2024 are on the Gallery webpage (under the General Info tab).

Our 2024 seedling sale features shrubs and small trees that are selected for their value to wildlife. They will also help cleanse water, prevent soil erosion, cool our climate and clean our air.

The Nectar Lovers package features 2 each of:

False Indigobush
(Amorpha fruticosa)

6-12 ft. tall. Full sun to part shade. Moist to dry soils. Loose, airy shrub with small purple to dark blue spike-like flower clusters April - June. Can form thickets. Larval host to Silver-spotted Skipper and Gray Hairstreak butterflies. Especially valuable to native bees.

Buttonbush 
(Cephalanthus occidentalis)

6-12 ft. tall. Full sun to part shade. Moist to wet soils. Showy shrub with fragrant white to light pink flowers that resemble pincushions July - August. Tolerant of wet soils and standing water. Beneficial to birds, butterflies, moths and native bees. Ducks and waterbirds eat the seeds.

Silky Dogwood 
(Cornus amomum)

6-12 ft. tall. Full sun to part shade. Moist soils. Shrub with clusters of yellowish-white flowers March - August followed by blue or gray berries in the fall. Gets its name from silky hairs on twigs and underside of leaves. Attracts birds and pollinators.


A full, nonrefundable payment must accompany your order. Orders will close if supplies run out. You will be emailed a confirmation receipt. This receipt will include the address of the pick-up site near Falls Church, Va. Pick-up days are April 19 (9am to 4pm) and April 20 (9am to noon), 2024.


Important: the seedlings need to get in the ground soon after pickup.
If you cannot do this, you can pot them temporarily or you can heal them in (see tips here: What to Do If You Can't Plant When Your Order Arrives - Stark Bro's (starkbros.com) (Stark Brothers is not affiliated or endorsed by NVSWCD).

For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email conservationdistrict@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Songbird Friendly seedling package

Seedlings - Songbird Friendly Package We are sold out! Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at a future NVSWCD event!

$20

6 native, bare root seedlings. Each seedling is approximately 1 - 2 ft. in length.

Pick-up April 19th (9am-4pm) or 20th (9am-noon)

Falls Church, VA

Photos of all the plants that we are offering in 2024 are on the Gallery webpage (under the General Info tab).

Our 2024 seedling sale features shrubs and small trees that are selected for their value to wildlife. They will also help cleanse water, prevent soil erosion, cool our climate and clean our air.

The Songbird Friendly package features 2 each of:

Smooth Alder 
(Alnus serrulata)
10 - 15 ft. tall. Full sun. Moist to wet soils. A multi-trunked shrub or small tree with dark green leaves that turn to yellow tinged with red in the fall. In late winter, greenish male flowers (catkins) and tiny red female flowers mature.

American Hazelnut 
(Corylus americana)
10 - 15 ft. tall. Part shade. Dry to moist soils. Multi-stemmed shrub that naturally forms thickets. Ideal for dry sites with poor soil. Yellow-brown (male) and red (female) flowers March - April. Yellow to copper-red fall foliage. Edible nuts attract many species of birds and squirrels.

Chickasaw Plum 
(Prunus angustifolia)
15 ft. tall. Full sun to full shade. Dry to moist soils. Fragrant white flower clusters February - May and yellow fruit ripening to red in August - September. Plums can be eaten fresh or made into preserves. Attracts birds and butterflies.


A full, nonrefundable payment must accompany your order. Orders will close if supplies run out. You will be emailed a confirmation receipt. This receipt will include the address of the pick-up site near Falls Church, Va. Pick-up days are April 19 (9am to 4pm) and April 20 (9am to noon), 2024.


Important: the seedlings need to get in the ground soon after pickup. If you cannot do this, you can pot them temporarily or you can heal them in (see tips here: What to Do If You Can't Plant When Your Order Arrives - Stark Bro's (starkbros.com) (Stark Brothers is not affiliated or endorsed by NVSWCD).

For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email conservationdistrict@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Native Plants for Northern Virginia guidebook

Guidebook - Native Plants for Northern Virginia We are sold out! Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at a future NVSWCD event!

$7


This guide showcases the attractive variety of plants native to Northern Virginia. It is a great companion for your seedling order.

Pick-up April 19th (9am-4pm) or 20th (9am-noon)
Falls Church, VA

The spiral bound fourth edition (2022) of Native Plants for Northern Virginia features characteristics and requirements for dozens of plants, with beautiful photos and easy to read keys and descriptions for each. This expanded edition features species that are attractive, widely available, low maintenance and offer many wildlife benefits. A bargain for only $7.

Guidebooks that are purchased here must be picked up on the seedling sale distribution days. 

A full, nonrefundable payment must accompany your order. Orders will close if supplies run out. You will be emailed a confirmation receipt. This receipt will include the address of the pick-up site near Falls Church, Va. Pick-up days are April 19 (9am to 4pm) and April 20 (9am to noon), 2024.

(If you can't make it to our seedling sale, the guide is available for purchase online (or free download) at Plant NoVa Natives. It can also be bought at plant sales and garden centers). 
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Rain barrel placed under downspout to capture water

Rain Barrel, Pre-assembled We are sold out! Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at a future NVSWCD event!

$80

As part of a regional initiative, NVSWCD offers low-cost rain barrels. Unlike our build-your-own rain barrel workshops, we sell these barrels already assembled.

Pick-up April 19th (9-4pm) or 20th (9-12pm)
Falls Church, VA
 
Purchase a pre-assembled rain barrel and pick up at NVSWCD’s seedling sale! Save money, water, and help protect local streams. Pre-assembled barrels are around 42 inches high and hold approximately 50 gallons. Only two rain barrels will fit in most vehicles.

The emailed confirmation receipt will include the address of the pick-up site near Falls Church, Va.
A full, nonrefundable payment must accompany your order. Orders will close if supplies run out.

At $80 each, the barrels are around 42 inches high and hold approximately 50 gallons. Only two rain barrels will fit in most vehicles.


Place it under your downspout to capture runoff from the roof. By installing a rain barrel at your home you will:
  • Provide your plants with water they will love! Unlike treated water, which is "softened" with dissolved minerals, rain water is naturally soft. The water stored in your rain barrel is better than municipal water for washing your car and watering indoor or outdoor plants.
  • Save money and water! Instead of water from the tap or faucet, you can use the water you've saved to keep your home landscape happy and growing. You'll also reduce your municipal water bill!
  • Protect the Chesapeake Bay! Water stored in your rain barrel won't rush off into our streams. Instead, as you use the stored rain water around the home and garden, it will absorb slowly into the ground replenishing groundwater supplies. By decreasing the volume of storm runoff, rain barrels also help moderate stream erosion and the resulting pollution that is impairing the Chesapeake Bay.
  • Still have questions? Please visit Northern Virginia Rain Barrel Workshops | Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (fairfaxcounty.gov) or email rainbarrel@fairfaxcounty.gov
NVSWCD also offers lower cost, Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshops. Please
check www.fairfaxcounty.gov/soil-water-conservation/rain-barrel for dates and times as well as other information. SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD OUT
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Tumbler composter

Tumbler Composter We are sold out! Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at a future NVSWCD event!

$100


Turn your kitchen scraps into gardener's gold with our simple but sturdy composter kit. The kit has all the necessary materials to assemble a 55-gallon tumbling-style composter at home, including pre-cut lumber, the same food-grade barrel used for our rain barrels, all necessary hardware, and assembly instructions. The only tools you will need are a drill and pliers.

Pick-up April 19th (9am-4pm) or 20th (9am-noon)
Falls Church, VA


A full, nonrefundable payment must accompany your order. Orders will close if supplies run out. You will be emailed a confirmation receipt. This receipt will include the address of the pick-up site near Falls Church, Va. Pick-up days are April 19 (9am to 4pm) and April 20 (9am to noon), 2024.

For more information, please contact conservationdistrict@fairfaxcounty.gov
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