This first chapter includes the documentation, according to the form for the Penn State Extension Pollinator Garden Certification, for the Penn State Schuylkill Native Pollinator Garden.
Fill out the application and mail to the address below with a check for $10.00 (non-refundable) made payable to: PSCE Program Fund Mail to: Pollinator Friendly Garden Penn State Extension – York County 2401 Pleasant Valley Rd, York, PA 17402
CONTACT INFORMATION *Required field
*Name: _Penn State Schuylkill________________________________________
*Street: _200 University Dr._______*City: Schuylkill Haven_ State: PA *Zip:_17909_______
*County: __Schuylkill_______
*Pollinator Friendly Garden Address X_ Garden is at the same location as above Street:
GARDEN REQUIREMENTS
STEP 1: PROVIDE FOOD
1. Nectar and Pollen Sources. Pollinators need a diversity of nectar and pollen sources to sustain them. How do you provide food for pollinators? (*Required for certification)
_X_ Choose plants that provide pollen and nectar sources from early spring to late fall *
_X_ Provide a variety of flower shapes and sizes*
___ When using annuals, choose old fashioned heirloom varieties and limit the use of modern hybrids
_X_ Incorporate pollinator friendly native plants into the garden*
_X Place plants in clusters* (Minimum of 3-5 plants of each kind is recommended) Plant close together.
Because of the close association between pollinators and native plants, this certification program is based on native plants. From the list below, select the pollinator friendly native plants that you have on your property. Place the number of plants of each beside all that apply:
AT LEAST 4 DIFFERENT SPECIES OF NATIVE TREES AND SHRUBS (ANY COMBINATION)
TREES (“H” beside a plant indicates it is also a host plant for butterfly larva)
# Botanical name Common Name
___Aesculus pavia Red Buckeye
_X_Acer rubrum Red Maple (H)
___Acer saccharum Sugar Maple
_ X_Amelanchier spp Serviceberry (H)
___Betula nigra River Birch (H)
___Cercis canadensis Redbud (H)
___Celtis occidentalis Hackberry (H)
___Ostrya virginica. American Hophornbeam (H)
___Oxydendrum arboreum Sourwood
_X_ Prunus serotina Black Cherry (H)
_X_Prunus virginiana Chokecherry (H)
_X_Quercus spp. Pin Oak, White Oak, Red Oak (H)
___Salix nigra, S. discolor Black Willow, puss* Willow (H)
_X_ Sassafras albidum Sassafras (H)
___Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood (H)
___Tilia americana Basswood (H)
_X_ Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Poplar (H)
____Other natives(please specify):______________________________________________
SHRUBS (“H” beside a plant indicates it is also a host plant for butterfly larva)
# Botanical name Common Name
___Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry
___Lindera benzoin Spicebush (H)
_X_Ceanothus americana New Jersey Tea
___Hydrangea arborescens Smooth Hydrangea
_X_Calycanthus floridus Sweet Shrub
___Kalmia latifolia Mountain Laurel
___Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush
___Rhus spp Sumac
___Clethra alnifolia Summersweet
___Rosa palustris Swamp Rose (H)
___Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood
___Rosa caroliniana Carolina Rose (H)
___Cornus amomum Silky Dogwood
___Rosa. virginiana Virginia Rose (H)
___Cornus racemosa Gray Dogwood
___Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry
___Cornus sericea Red Twig Dogwood
___Viburnum dentatum Arrowwood Viburnum
___Ilex glabra Inkberry Holly
___Viburnum nudum Possumhaw Viburnum
_X_Ilex verticillata Winterberry Holly
___Vaccinium spp. Blueberry (H)
___Itea virginica Virginia Sweetspire
___Other natives _______________________________
AT LEAST 3 EACH OF 9 DIFFERENT SPECIES OF NATIVE PERENNIAL FLOWERS PLANTED IN CLUSTERS OF 3. Check all that you have in your gardens. Must have at least 3 species from each season. Please make sure that the plant you have corresponds to the Latin name. For pictures or more information about these plants go to Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center database.
Early Season bloom: April/May/June Need a minimum of 3 each of 3 different plants planted in clusters of 3 or more
# plants Botanical name Common Name
_X_ Aquilegia canadensis Wild Columbine (H)
___Baptisia australis False Blue Indigo (H)
___Penstemon digitalis Smooth White Penstemon (H)
___Phlox subulata Moss Phlox
___Coreopsis auriculata ‘Nana’ Dwarf tickseed
_X_ Phlox stolonifera, P. divaricata Creeping Phlox, Wild Blue Phlox
___Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman’s Breeches
___Coreopsis verticillata Threadleaf Tickseed
___Geranium maculatum Wild Geranium (H)
___Packera aurea Golden Ragwort (H)
___Penstemon calycosus Calico Penstemon (H)
___Polemonium reptans Spreading Jacob’s Ladder
___Sanguinaria canadensis Bloodroot
___Tiarella cordifolia Foamflower
___Viola spp. Violets (H)
___Zizia aureus Golden Alexander (H)
___Other natives (Please specify) ________________________
Mid-Season bloom : July/August Need a minimum of 3 each of 3 different plants planted in clusters of 3 or more
# plants Botanical name Common Name
___Agastache foeniculum Anise Hyssop
___Heliopsis helianthoides False Sunflower
___Allium cernuum Nodding Onion
___Liatris spicata Blazing Star
___Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed (H)
___Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower
_X_Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed (H)
___Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia
_X_Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Weed (H)
_X_Monarda didyma Scarlet Bee Balm
___Coreopsis rosea Pink Tickseed
___Monarda fistulosa Wild Bergamot
___Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower
___Physostegia virginiana Obedient Plant
___Eupatoriadelphus spp. Joe Pye
___Pycnanthemum spp. Mountain Mint
___Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset (H)
___Tradescantia ohioensis, Spiderwort
___Helenium autumnale Helen’s Flower
___Veronicastrum virginicum Culver’s Root
___Helianthus spp. Perennial Sunflowers (H)
___Other natives (Please specify)_________________________________________________
Late Season Bloom – September/October Need a minimum of 3 each of 3 different plants planted in clusters of 3 or more
# plants Botanical name Common Name
___Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ Fireworks Goldenrod (H)
___Symphyotrichum laeve Smooth Aster (H)
___Symphyotrichum novae-angliae New England Aster (H)
___Conoclinium coelestinum Blue Mistflower
___Eurybia divaricata White Wood Aster
___Eupatorium hyssopifolium Thoroughwort
___Helianthus maximiliani Maximilian’s Sunflower
___Symphyotrichum novi-belgii New York Aster (H)
___Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Brown Eyed Susan (H)
___Solidago flexicaulis Zig Zag Goldenrod
___Other natives(Please specify) _ Rudbeckia triloba (Brown Eyed Susans (H))
2. Caterpillar Food Sources. Please list the plants in your landscape that are caterpillar food sources. In the second column list the butterfly larva (caterpillar) that each listed plant supports. (*At least 3 host plants are required.) Click here for more information on host plants http://extension.psu.edu/natural-resources/wildlife/landscaping-forwildlife/pa-wildlife-8
Name of host plant: Name of butterfly larva this plant supports:
*1. _Betula (Birch) sp.__ _Mourning Cloak _______________________
*2. _Prunus serotine (Black Cherry) _Red-spotted purple_____________________
*3. _Asclepias (Milkweed) sp. _Monarch_____________________________
*4. _ Sassafras albidum (Sassafras) _Spicebush swallowtail _____
*5. Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) _Tiger swallowtail______________________
STEP 2: PROVIDE WATER SOURCES
Like all living things, pollinators need a source of water. How do you provide water for pollinators? (Check all that apply. Minimum requirement: 1)
STEP 3: PROVIDE SHELTER Pollinators need places to nest and to overwinter. How do you provide overwintering and nesting sites for pollinators? (Check all that apply. Minimum requirement: 3)
Photos / Sketch – REQUIRED Please share pictures or a sketch of your garden. If sending pictures, please send at least four. Include an overview of your garden /property and two pictures showing the required plants noted in this application. We welcome prints or digital pictures. Please label each picture with your last name and a number, for example: Smith 1, Smith2, Smith 3. If sending a sketch, please include a plant list, showing the location of required plants. Please help us help you. Send all pictures via mail or send all via e-mail.
I am including photos to assist you in the certification of my pollinator friendly garden and grant the Pennsylvania State University the right to use, reproduce and publish the photographs for any purpose without compensation or any other consideration. By entering your name and date below, you indicate that you agree with the previous statement:
Name: _______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Name: ____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
A non-refundable processing fee of $10.00 is required to certify your garden. After your application has been reviewed we will register your garden and send you the official certificate. You then become eligible to receive the Penn State Pollinator Friendly Garden sign to display in your garden for $30.00.
Please call Penn State Extension at 717-840-7408 and request to make a payment for your Pollinator Friendly Garden application. You may mail or email your completed application and photos.
To e-mail your completed application and photos, please send to: PAPollinatorCert@psu.edu Please put “Pollinator Friendly Garden” in the subject line and make sure to include your name and address in the body of your e-mail. You may mail your payment separately or call 717-840-7408 to pay by credit card.
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Concepts in the Article
The article discusses the documentation required for the Penn State Extension Pollinator Garden Certification for the Penn State Schuylkill Native Pollinator Garden. It outlines the application process, including the necessary steps and requirements for creating a pollinator-friendly garden. The key concepts covered in the article include:
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Providing Food for Pollinators:
- Selecting plants that provide pollen and nectar sources from early spring to late fall.
- Incorporating a variety of flower shapes and sizes.
- Choosing old-fashioned heirloom varieties and limiting the use of modern hybrids when using annuals.
- Incorporating pollinator-friendly native plants into the garden and placing them in clusters.
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Native Trees and Shrubs:
- The certification program is based on native plants, and applicants are required to select at least four different species of native trees and shrubs, including those that serve as host plants for butterfly larvae.
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Native Perennial Flowers:
- Planting at least three each of nine different species of native perennial flowers in clusters, with a minimum of three species from each season (early, mid, and late).
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Caterpillar Food Sources:
- Listing the plants in the landscape that serve as caterpillar food sources and specifying the butterfly larvae each plant supports.
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Providing Water Sources:
- Describing how water sources are provided for pollinators.
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Providing Shelter:
- Describing the provision of overwintering and nesting sites for pollinators.
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Application Process:
- Providing contact information and details about the application submission, including the required photos or sketches of the garden.
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Certification and Payment:
- Outlining the non-refundable processing fee required for certification and the process for submitting the application and photos.
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
- Including information about Penn State's commitment to providing employment opportunities without discrimination.
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