This native garden at Historic Barns Park in Traverse City, Michigan was co-developed with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. Featuring 5,500 native plants, it demonstrates community-led restoration, cultural stewardship, and the resilience of northern Michigan plant communities. Continue reading "Planting with a Purpose: The Anishinabek Medicine Wheel and Foraging Meadow "
Wild Ones welcomes our newest national partner: Quiet Communities! Quiet Communities promotes quiet as a valuable natural resource and works to reduce harmful noise and related pollution. Continue reading "New Wild Ones partner Quiet Communities promotes cleaner, healthier lawn care – and the right to quiet in your own backyard."
Wild Ones’ blog delves into significant native plant studies, featuring University of Newcastle's research on Salicornia's salt tolerance, a $1.76 million native landscaping project in Michigan and Illinois, and a major conservation funding initiative in Hawaii aimed at protecting 425 native plant species. Continue reading "August 2024 Native Plant News"
Learn how to use high-density plantings that replicate natural ecosystems in aesthetically pleasing designs, enhancing ecological functions while reducing maintenance efforts in our upcoming Wild One's national webinar, “Matrix Landscape Design” with author, landscape designer, activist, and educator Benjamin Vogt. Continue reading "“Matrix Landscape Design” with Benjamin Vogt"
Explore the ecological and aesthetic advantages of hedges and hedgerows in our upcoming free Wild Ones national webinar, “The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo, founder of Wild Seed Project. Continue reading "“The Beauty and Benefits of Hedgerows” with Heather McCargo"
Discover the journey of replacing the ubiquitous hosta with native alternatives that offer greater ecological value. Learn how North American plants like the shooting star and skunk cabbage can enhance your garden while supporting local biodiversity. Continue reading "Treating the Hosta as Hostile"
Sustainability is more than just an environmental buzzword—it's a lifeline for our planet and our future. By nurturing native plants, we actively restore ecosystems, reduce our carbon footprint, and build resilient communities. This isn’t just about protecting nature; it’s about safeguarding our health, our livelihoods, and the world we leave for future generations. Continue reading "Sustaining Health Through Native Plants and Biodiversity"
Like others concerned about climate change, we’re striving to reduce our carbon footprint by using LED lights, driving a plug-in hybrid, and reducing our fossil fuel use in other ways. Just as important, we’re also creating a climate-friendly landscape. Continue reading "Tackling Climate in our Landscape"
July's Native Plant News highlights efforts including orchid conservation in New Hampshire and Maine, Georgia's Plant Rescue program, an Iowan college's prairie restoration, and California's ancient oak tree preservation. Read more about Hawaii's feral pigs promoting non-native plants, Washington's battle against Eurasian watermilfoil, and Colorado's Space Force Base aiding Monarch butterfly migration. Continue reading "July 2024 Native Plant News"
With drastic declines in insect pollinator populations, gardeners have heard the call and are doing the work to help build better, wildlife-friendly landscapes. Efforts are growing with more and more platforms providing information on how to plant gardens for pollinators. Continue reading "Pollinator gardens – going beyond the plant lists to create a robust habitat."