Native Plant Garden Design and Support

Members of the Pollinator Pathway committee are available to provide guidance and inspiration, but professional services are available locally as well – garden design, maintenance, removal of stinging insects, removal of invasive species – you don’t have to go it alone!


Green Abundance by Design, Native Plant Landscapers (films)


The YellowJacket Expert LLC

A company specializing in the removal of stinging insects, particularly yellow jackets, and the collection of venom for medical purposes. The company was founded by Norman Patterson Jr., who has been fascinated with stinging insects since he was a child. Norman started collecting venom from stinging insects and selling it to medical labs for sting allergy treatment. Today, The YellowJacket Expert LLC offers a range of services, including venom collection, nest removal, educational seminars, and all-natural product development.


All Seasons Landscaping Contractors

All Seasons’ has extensive experience in controlling and removing invasive species. All of their employees are CT OEP licensed pesticide applicators, as required by law. 


Ashford Invasive Plant Working Group

The goals of the AIPWG are to educate landowners, inventory invasives in town, and, through volunteers, effectively control the spread of invasive plants in Ashford.


Wilder Gardens LLC

Native Plant Landscaping – services ranging from establishing pollinator gardens to garden, meadow and woodland maintenance.


Karrie Kirchner’s Soul Center

Ashford’s own Karrie Kirchner offers garden tending for the soul. Karrie doesn’t mow, blow, and go – she offers customized care for your grounds and your gardens.

I believe that our environment and surroundings both reflect and impact our inner worlds and landscapes. Spiritually, I believe that the inner and outer worlds are connected. – Karrie