Author: Judith

Owner, J. Lynne Associates
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Redbud and Violet Workshop; Spring 2026

Judith

Last year Judith lead a seminar on flowering Redbud trees and Violets in her home kitchen and garden, harvesting these native plant ingredients straight from the soil she tends to personally. This year we are renaming the seminar as a workshop to reflect the interactive nature of what Judith is providing to those in attendance. The opportunity to pick Redbud flowers right off the tree and pull Violet flowers off the ground with your own hands can help you feel more connected to nature and the environment around you. We hope you will join us Saturday April 18 from 9:30am to 11:30am for a morning in the garden together!

Click here to Purchase Tickets on Eventbrite!

A thank you gift!
Judith picking Violets
Fun for all ages
Let’s eat!
JLA Blog

Violet and Redbud Workshop Spring 2026

Judith

I’m hosting another seminar this year! This time around we will be focusing on blooming Violets and Redbuds. Please come and join us this April to taste and learn about these wonderful native plants! Everyone who attends will get the chance to taste delicious recipes and bring home a hand crafted syrup and more!

Last year’s seminar was so enjoyable and the green color returning to the grass is starting to make it feel like spring. The chance to touch and taste native plants is a valuable experience that JLA is excited to share with other native plant lovers like us!

Click the link here to purchase tickets on Eventbrite or reach out to Judith out purchasing a ticket or two.

Here are several pictures from last year’s seminar/workshop to give you an idea of what is planned for this season!

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Elderberry Seminar with Judith Nastally; Saturday, August 8

Judith

Help create a moment in the garden with me! Celebrating the ripe native elderberries through its history and uses.  Learn to identify the plant, and how to harvest it; where it grows and the best places to plant; and gain helpful cautionary information about wild harvesting and more!

During the event you will acquire firsthand knowledge of harvesting berries and using them make syrup for everyday use. We’ll then have a gluten and dairy free tasting of the syrup with goat cheese and crackers, ice cream, and soda!

Each person will also receive their own gift bag containing a recipe for the elderberry syrup, a sample of the elderberry syrup we’ll make, and a bottle of old fashioned, locally grown and made maple syrup from Alter’s Family Farms.

There will also be opportunities to purchase native elderberry shrubs and join in on an art project for your own garden.

There’s a limited number of tickets.  So get yours now!

Get your tickets here
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JLA Planters Featured in SWCD Native Plant Video

Judith

The Steuben County Soil & Water Conservation District recently released a video about native plants on their YouTube channel. They discuss the harmful effects of invasive species and the benefits of native plants, explaining how easily they can be incorporated into beautiful landscapes.

Click Here to check out their YouTube channel that features many other videos about plants and wildlife in the Northeast Indiana area!

Much thanks to Aimee and the SWCD for featuring our work!

Our Work

2022 In Review

Judith

As we are getting ready for the 2023 season we wanted to share a few photos from 2022. We put lots of fresh native plants in the ground and maintained many previously installed gardens where the growth of plants over time is able to be seen.

Part of the landscaping business sometimes includes missing out on the chance to see a project grown over time. We are especially grateful to have customers who hire us for maintenance work, giving us the opportunity to see and enjoy our work season after season. If you’re needing help maintaining your landscaping gardens this spring give us a ring!

Echinacea purpurea, commonly called Purple Coneflower with a happy pollinator.

Prairie Dropseed Grasses in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Display Garden.

False Indigo, Purple Coneflower, Prairie Dropseed Grass and Little Joe Pyeweed in the UUC Prairie Garden.

Prairie Dropseed Grasses and Big Blue Stem Grasses with other native perennials.

‘Little Henry’ Sweetspire shrubs, ‘Purple Palace’ Coral Bells, ‘Kodiak Orange’ Diervilla shrubs with other natives perennials.

Pagoda Dogwood tree in full autumn glory.

Thanks for checking out our work! To schedule spring maintenance or start planning a new installation project this summer check out our Contact Page and we’ll get back to you!

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We Are Hiring!

Judith

J. Lynne Associates is looking to add several crew members this season to assist in current operations and to help us continue learning and growing. Whether you are looking for a short term summer job or want to get outside after wrapping up an indoor career, let’s explore working together. Check out the poster below for more information and contact Judith via the contact page or by texting her number listed.

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Judith’s in the Journal Gazette

Judith

This past Sunday’s edition of the Journal Gazette featured an article in the Living section discussing the benefits local gardeners have discovered planting native plants in their gardens. The writer of the article, Terry Richardson, interviewed Judith and photographed her home garden to share with the city. There is much excitement in the increased interest that native plants are receiving these days. We at J. Lynne Associates are happy to see these plants getting the attention they need for the benefit of our local ecosystem!

Here is a clip out of the article for you to read. Enjoy!