This program goes in depth into how phytoremediation can be used to improve soil quality and covers a wide range of native plant species and contaminants, including petroleum, pesticides, heavy metals, and the emerging field of “phytomining,” an exciting new form of phytotechnology where heavy metals are reclaimed from the soil for reuse. Continue reading "Native Plants for Improving Soil Contamination with Eric Fuselier"
This webinar discusses plant genetic diversity and the role it plays in our gardens, landscapes, and natural areas. The divergence between the goals of horticulture and ecology creates a conundrum for the modern gardener, especially those committed to the preservation of plant species and the organisms that depend on them for survival. Continue reading "“Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation” with Neil Diboll"
Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, Ltd., is proud to introduce Larry Weaner as a Wild Ones Honorary Director to serve a 2022 through 2025 term. Wild Ones honors and recognizes distinguished individuals who are respected and known for their expertise in fields of ecology, botany, plant science, horticulture, entomology, climate change, and conservation. Larry Weaner received […] Continue reading "Wild Ones is Proud to Announce Larry Weaner as an Honorary Director"
The board of directors at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park recently announced the appointment of Wild Ones Board Member Matthew Ross as Executive Director, effective April 11, 2022. In this role, Matthew will provide leadership for all areas of operations and work closely with the board to forge both vision and strategy for […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Board Member Matthew Ross Announced as New Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park"
How do we marshal human and community resources to incorporate native plants into our gardens, parks and communities? This recording was a part of the Tending Nature speaker series sponsored by The Ohio State University and has been shared with permission. Continue reading "“Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants” with Wild Ones Chapter Liaison Lisa Olsen"
Take a journey to several of the nation’s public gardens. From gardens that grow exclusively native plants to others that have worked them into their diverse collections, get an in-depth look into how public gardens can help inform and influence your design and maintenance practices. This webinar is free and open to the public. A […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Presents “America’s Public Gardens: A Resource for Native Plants” webinar with Matthew Ross"
When you’re passionate about something, it’s not work. Just ask Gail and Dick Olson, of Bristol, Virginia. Continue reading "Member Garden Gail and Dick Olson"
Deb and Ray Rees are beginning to see the fruits of their labor in their third year of restoring a small floodplain woodland in Elgin, Illinois. Continue reading "Member Garden: Deb and Ray Rees"
Learn about how native plants and phytoremediation can be used to improve soil, air and water quality by removing or transforming common environmental contaminants found in urban, suburban and rural settings. Continue reading "Native Plants, Phytoremediation & Green Infrastructure: How Native Plants Can Be Used to Improve Environmental Quality"
In this season of giving, express your love & gratitude to family, friends, and co-workers with a gift membership to Wild Ones! Your gift helps grow our community of support for natural landscaping and expand Wild Ones network of habitat gardens. Continue reading "Wild Ones Gift Household Wild Membership Sale"