The Van Wert County Courthouse

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024

SWCD taking tree, flower seedling orders

VW independent/submitted information

The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District has begun accepting tree seedling orders for 2020. The seedlings are available in packets of 10 at a minimal cost.  

The following seedling species are available: American Arborvitae, Austrian Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce, Eastern Red Cedar, American Cranberry, Black Cherry, Black Walnut, Common Lilac, Pin Oak, Pond Cypress, Red Bud, Sugar Maple, Swamp White Oak, and Sweet Gum.

Two seed packets are available. They include:   

  • American Wildflower Seed — The 1-ounce Wildflower Seed contains 15-16 different annual and perennial species adapted for this area will cover 300 square feet.
  • Butterfly-Hummingbird Seed — The 1-ounce Butterfly/Hummingbird Seed contains 10-13 annual and perennial varieties will cover 300 square feet.

This program is open to the public. Order forms are available in the SWCD office, 1185 Professional Drive in Van Wert, on the SWCD website at www.vanwertswcd.org, or by calling 419.238.9591. Orders will be accepted until Friday, March 27, with delivery date mid-April. Payment (cash or check) is required when placing orders.

POSTED: 12/31/19 at 6:12 am. FILED UNDER: News