The Native Niche

The Native Niche Providing native plants to restore the natural beauty of the Mid-Atlantic Region
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We are a small family-owned business with a mission to help homeowners create beautiful easy-care and wildlife-friendly landscapes through the use of native plants.

While exploring various botanical gardens this summer, I was also searching native nurseries for unusual plants so that ...
08/22/2026

While exploring various botanical gardens this summer, I was also searching native nurseries for unusual plants so that I can grow, collect seed and hopefully offer in the future. Some are past bloom or will peak in the fall, so I’ll post updates when more are blooming. But a quick google image search is helpful too!

Summer blooms overlapping with the start of aster and goldenrod season…
08/18/2026

Summer blooms overlapping with the start of aster and goldenrod season…

Variegated fritillary caterpillar on the passionflower vine today!
08/16/2026

Variegated fritillary caterpillar on the passionflower vine today!

Finally found some monarch caterpillars yesterday! And now the spicebush has numerous caterpillars, various instars.
08/10/2026

Finally found some monarch caterpillars yesterday! And now the spicebush has numerous caterpillars, various instars.

Yes, another garden stop! This time it’s Chanticleer in Wayne, PA (Philadelphia suburbs). Although not exclusively foc...
08/06/2026

Yes, another garden stop! This time it’s Chanticleer in Wayne, PA (Philadelphia suburbs). Although not exclusively focused on native plants, each time I visit there are more and more natives included in the amazingly creative designs. I have many more photos but am only posting the ones that primarily highlight native plants.

Another plant stop, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope, PA. A beautiful site with an amazing collection of n...
08/05/2026

Another plant stop, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope, PA. A beautiful site with an amazing collection of natives. There are many wooded trails, so I’ll have to return in the spring to see the collection of spring ephemerals. Plenty of other attractions in the area, including Washington Crossing Historic Park and the Delaware Canal Towpath.

Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia, the oldest botanical garden in North America. The plantsman John Bartram started his ...
08/05/2026

Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia, the oldest botanical garden in North America. The plantsman John Bartram started his farm and botanical collection here in 1728. One of my garden stops while on vacation. More to come…

Always a bittersweet day…Sad that I won’t see my plant friends again until fall, but I’m definitely ready for some rest ...
07/25/2026

Always a bittersweet day…
Sad that I won’t see my plant friends again until fall, but I’m definitely ready for some rest and recovery. Thank you all so much for an amazing spring and summer! And more importantly, thank you for making a difference in this world by planting more native plants! See you in the fall…

Last chance to take home some native plants until fall!Open today (Sat) 9am - 1pm20% off your total plant purchase, more...
07/25/2026

Last chance to take home some native plants until fall!
Open today (Sat) 9am - 1pm
20% off your total plant purchase, more discounts and freebies if you win a drawing prize!
There’s also a small selection of FREE plugs and tree seedlings.

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Greencastle, PA
17225

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9am - 1pm

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