Our two Paw-Paw saplings at Wellwood Park are growing strong! The paw-paw tree (Asimina triloba) is native to our area and produces the largest edible fruit native to North America, with a size ranging from 3-6 inches in length.native to our area and produces the largest edible fruit native to North America, with a size ranging from 3-6 inches in length. Its fruit, also known as the pawpaw, is a large, edible berry that is often overlooked despite its unique taste and nutrient-rich benefits
Modeling Sustainable Yards
Merchantville has lots of residents who buy into Incredible Edible's mission and have made a commitment to sustainable living by modeling a variety of ways to participate as responsible land stewards of their yards. Making your lawn a gentler "eco-friendly" environment takes some planning but isn’t difficult to do. And, the outcome will provide a regenerative green space - as seen on the corner of Chapel & Stanley - that reduces your carbon footprint, nurtures food security
Wellwood Clean-Up Day
Incredible Edible Merchantville invites you to help us get ready for our 150th and Memorial Day celebrations in Wellwood Park by joining friends and neighbors to clean, refresh and showcase this beautiful green space in all it's natural beauty! Grab your rake and broom, put on some gloves and meet us on Saturday, May 11th from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the Wellwood Park Gazebo. A park that is clean and well-maintained offers a safe and enjoyable place for people to visit for hiking, picnicking, sporting activities, or just relaxing
Shepherding Merchantville’s Future Through the Power of Food: Incredible Edible Celebrates Five Years
Incredible Edible Merchantville marks its 5th anniversary this year as it continues on its mission to advance individual land stewardship actions that support food security, promote good health, foster sustainable living and harness the power and potential of residents. It all began in February 2019, when a core group of “green-friendly” residents
Corrine's Wisteria Jungle
Right off the Merchantville Circle on Wisteria Avenue in Pennsauken lives a jungle of floral gardens lovingly nurtured by owner, Corrine Raleigh. She loves flowers and creating arrangements - all backyard grown and chemical free - and has made it her goal is to make her yard a sanctuary for butterflies and other pollinators. Drive or stroll by to experience a floral display of raised beds bursting with color! Incredible Edible Merchantville follows her on Instagram @wisteriajungle and on her Facebook page @ wisteriajungleflowers. Corrine offers glass jar bouquets
Maple Mews Takes Steps Toward Building an Eco- Friendly Landscape
Although a green, golf-course-worthy lawn has been a point of pride for many despite the challenges of irrigation and chemical weed prevention necessary to maintain it, today’s concerns about climate change and chemical exposure shift the focus from manicured lawns to nurtured greenways and drought-resistant native plantings.
Chicken Adventure
It was a beautiful early spring morning. A mild overnight temperature allowed us to keep our windows open to enjoy the fresh air and the promise of the approaching garden season. I took a deep breath as the rays of sunlight entered the kitchen. The air was fresh, cool and moist as it filled my lungs. Right on cue another sensory