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Native Plant Nursery
LandHealth Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A native plant nursery sits on previously vacant land in the Parkside neighborhood in the heart of West Philadelphia. LandHealth cultivates species variations specific to the local ecosystem, to support land health across our neighborhoods and region. Native plants create functional and beautiful landscapes that require less maintenance than traditional gardens. More about this project >
Use Goal: Plant production
Use Type: Native Plant Nursery
Year Established: Unknown
Year Ended: Ongoing
Duration: Permanent
Size (acres): 5-10 Acres
Initial Cost: Unknown
Site Control: Other
Lead Organization Type: Nonprofit
Implementation Partners: Nonprofit, Private
Last updated: April 2023 – Do you have additional information about this project? Please use the share your project form » to share that information.
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