Kelly Strope is the owner of Arcadia Natives plant nursery. She grew up in Waynesburg (Greene County) and lived on her husband’s family farm for many years before moving to Washington, PA in 2017. Her nursery focuses on propagating native plant species and offers many seed grown local ecotypes indigenous to Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic Region. She is an award-winning, published artist whose realistic pastel paintings capture the beauty of the natural world. Kelly is an enthusiastic educator, introducing people to the unique relationship native plants have with the wildlife that benefit from them. She is passionate about using her nursery, photography, and artwork as a means to spread native plant awareness.
Laura is the Nursery Manager of Arcadia Natives. After more than 20 years in corporate roles, she is following her passion for plants. An avid plantswoman, she enjoys growing and propagating plants, and is eager to spread her enthusiasm for plants with others. Laura uses her love of learning and design to help people embrace their space, teach them about plants and create an outdoor space that they – and wildlife and pollinators – love. She is a Penn State (Allegheny County) Master Gardener and was co-winner of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Great Garden Contest, Best Small Garden, in 2019.
A Word From The Owner
I believe that the addition of native plants in our communities is a step toward reversing the decline of wildlife that are struggling in these changing times. My hope is to inspire compassionate action through education, thus initiating positive change in Pennsylvania landscapes…one native plant at a time!
If you would like to make a difference in your neighborhood by taking steps toward creating a more eco-friendly landscape, come visit us! You’ll find Arcadia Natives conveniently located only a few miles off the Amity/Lone Pine exit on I79. (about 45 minutes south of Pittsburgh). We’re happy to help guide you by assisting with plant selections or simply offering plant-related advice! Together, we can make a difference!