The Fernery is recommended by the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) as a primary source for native plants in our region in Central NY. We work closely with DOAS in providing guidance and expertise for creating bird-friendly, pollinator gardens.
Connie’s expertise is a tremendously valuable local resource. As a former board member and past recipient of the NY Flora Association’s Native Plant Conservation Award, she provides guidance you can trust for all your native plant needs.
Susan O'Handley
Co-President
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Socity
Amy M.
Western Massachusetts
Who would travel over 3 hours (1-way) just to find a special fern? Amy did! Traveling from western Massachusetts, she found Phegopteris connectilis (narrow beech fern) available at the Fernery. She also picked up other native plants while visiting, including a nice 2 gallon pot of shrubby cinquefoil (Hypericum prolificum) which she is holding in this pic. Amy is active in promoting pollinator pathways in western Massachusetts.
Connie really knows her stuff – and she can get plants in plugs or/and start them in pots, if you want. We spent 2 hours there just sifting through her great ideas. Very helpful.
Kathy M.
Homegrown National Park Project
Delhik, NY