We had hundreds of stunning entries in this year’s contest! By submitting their photos, these photographers are helping Wild Ones further its mission. Wild Ones uses contest images in publications, promotional materials, presentations, and on our websites to inspire others to learn about native plants and natural landscaping. We were proud to have the 2025 […] Continue reading "2025 Photo Contest Results"
She was a mother, a friend, a gardener, and an environmentalist. But for those early Wild Ones members nearly 50 years ago, she was an inspiration. Continue reading "Lorrie Otto: Godmother of Natural Landscaping "
Is there a skeleton in your garden? If your garden is a rain garden, two plants will make you think “skeletons” – mad dog skullcap and boneset. A member of the mint family, mad dog skull cap (Scutellaria lateriflora) blooms in mid to late summer. Early settlers believed that this plant cured rabies, hence the […] Continue reading "Autumn’s Natural Skeletons and Witches"
We had hundreds of stunning entries in this year’s contest! By entering their photos in our contest, these photographers are helping Wild Ones further its mission. Wild Ones uses contest images in Wild Ones publications, promotional materials, presentations and on the our websites so that others may be inspired to learn about native plants and […] Continue reading "2024 Photo Contest Winners"
When Dave and Lynn Kirkpatrick moved into their new home in Northville, Michigan in 2000 with its oversized wooded lot, they immediately added junipers, hostas and daylilies, earning a subdivision gardening award. Continue reading "Member Garden: Lynn Kirkpatrick"
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital world, staying current and relevant is essential. We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey – a brand update that includes a modernized logo, refreshed graphics, and targeted messaging that clearly defines our mission; all accompanied by the launch of our new and improved website! […] Continue reading "Our Refreshed Look and Brand-New Website"
More than two decades ago, Janet and John Allen’s yard in central New York like most any other yard across America with a big, expansive lawn. But since the late 1990s, it has evolved into a safe haven for birds, pollinators, and insects, as well as a learning tool for anyone who just happens to […] Continue reading "Member Garden: Janet and John Allen"
If there’s one word that describes Denise Ranucci, of Ambler, Pennsylvania, it is perseverance. She battled flooding problems on her property for a decade, and even had her yard regraded. But it didn’t help. Continue reading "Member Garden: Denise Ranucci"
View the Grand Rapids Native Garden Plans Continue reading "Grand Rapids Discussion with Designers Amy Heilman & Rebecca Marquardt"
View the Columbia River Basin Garden Design Continue reading "Columbia River Basin Discussion with Designer Ann Autrey"
With a donation of $100 or more, you’ll receive a limited-edition Wild Ones T-shirt as our way of saying thank you!