Resources

Plants, Plugs, and Seeds

When you purchase seeds and plants ensure that they are neonic-free.

Plants treated with neonic pesticides kill pollinators and are prevalent in the nursery trade, even on “pollinator friendly” plants. By choosing to buy only neonic-free plants we can move the markets to offer plants free of systemic pesticides.

Quick Start Guide for Sourcing Native Plants – a one-stop comprehensive guide generously shared by Ardsley Pollinator Pathway for procuring native plants, plugs, and seeds locally and online, as well as local sources for green landscaping and design.

  • TEAC has periodic native and annual seed events where you can obtain free seeds.

  • Warner Library in Tarrytown has a seed library with a large selection of seeds. Just ask at the circulation desk starting in April.

If you need further help in choosing or procuring native plants or designing a garden please reach out directly to the TEAC Landscape Committee.

Native plant key

  • Creeping Phlox - Phlox Subulata

  • Purple Coneflower - Echinacea Purpurea

  • Whorled Milkweed - Asclepias Verticillata

  • Nodding Onion - Allium Cernum

  • Rose Milkweed - Asclepias Incarnata

  • Anise Hyssop - Agastache Foeniculum

  • Thread Leaf Coreopsis - Coreopsis Verticillata

  • Garden Phlox - Phlox Paniculata

  • Coral Honeysuckle - Lonerica Sempervirens

  • Bee Balm - Monarda Didyma

  • American Asters - Symphyotrichum

  • Black Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia Fulgida

  • Rose Verbena - Verbena Canadensis

  • Goldenrod - Solidago

  • Catmint - Nepeta

  • Gayfeather - Liatris Spicata

  • Blanket Flower - Gaillarda Grandiflora

  • Butterfly Weed - Asclepias Tuberosa

  • Wine Cups - Callirhoe Involucrata

Local Nurseries

Online Nurseries

Other resources

  • Pollinator-Friendly Annuals and Perennials

    In general, herbs and garden perennials are good for bees, while most annual bedding plants are less attractive to them.

    Learn more

  • Essential “Powerhouse Plants”

    Native plants have tight relationships with wildlife, formed over many thousands of years, providing natural sources of food, cover and places to raise young. Without healthy native plant communities, wildlife cannot survive. Every ecoregion has different native plant communities.

    Learn more

  • Seasonal Bloom Chart

    Wildflowers for pollinators through the seasons.

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  • DIY Pollinator Garden Designs

    Planting guidelines for garden planning.

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  • Native Plants for the Sun

    There are many native plants that can grow in sunny areas, including plants for gardens and nurseries.

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  • Native Plants for Shade Areas

    Shaded areas can be hard to find plants that will flourish, however there are many native plants that can add a great look to any areas of landscape that are shaded.

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  • Groundcovers

    Groundcover or ground cover is any plant that grows over an area of ground. Groundcover provides protection of the topsoil from erosion and drought.

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Our Gardens

Thanks to the tremendous support of our community — aided by funding through Friends of Warner Library — TEAC volunteers and the Tarrytown Parks and DPW staff have created a variety of vital Pollinator Pathway gardens in the heart of the Village. These gardens provide much needed habitat and sustenance for pollinators and birds. 

  • Warner Library - August

  • Patriots Park - August

  • Warner Library Children’s Garden Beds (West side)

  • North Broadway Tree Wells and Planters (Village-funded)