The Land | Heartwood Nursery

The Land: Preserved in Perpetuity

A thriving native ecosystem supports wildlife and abounds in beauty at Heartwood Nursery. Heartwood spans 70 acres, and since 2011, the land has been preserved through the Farm and Natural Lands Trust of York County, protecting it from future development. We offer public tours on occasion throughout the year: see events. We also welcome requests for private group tours. Contact us at (717) 993-5230 or heartwoodnurseryinc@gmail.

Pollinator Meadow

Our large pollinator meadow is filled with milkweed, dogbane, asters, goldenrod, bluestem, and fescue. A hay field long ago, the meadow self-seeded and reestablished from existing roots in the soil. We’ve never used pesticides or herbicides to maintain it, simply mowing it every year or two to help reduce invasive species. Not only is the meadow beautiful year round, it hums with life, providing food and habitat for birds, insects, bats, and other wildlife.