What do your first steps for Miles for Monarchs conservation look like? Are you stepping outdoors onto a porch? A deck? A stairwell? A stoop? Does your path lead you along city streets, through suburban neighborhoods, or down country lanes? Are you out before the sun rises, moving through the midday heat, or enjoying the […] Continue reading "If you plant it, they will come… "
Larry Weaner and Thomas Christopher’s Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change is a how-to guide for creating native landscapes, rather than what I had thought would be an analysis of how ecological gardening helps the environment. They do discuss the benefits of planting native, but this book is for […] Continue reading "Book Revivew: Garden Revolution by Larry Weaner"
Are you ready to run, walk, bike, swim, roll, or paddle and take meaningful steps toward monarch butterfly conservation? The Miles for Monarchs event presents a unique opportunity to make a real difference while embracing a physical challenge. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking to get moving for a cause, here’s your comprehensive […] Continue reading "Stepping Up for Monarchs: How to Get Involved in Miles for Monarchs"
A native garden is a work in progress, Dave Neu says, with the plants teaching you where they want to be. Continue reading "Member Garden: David Neu"
By Matthew Montoya Rush With a storied career in designing and writing about native and home landscapes, Benjamin Vogt’s newest book provides insight into the biodiversity of American prairies and sage advice on how to mimic these complex environments in urban and home gardens. Continue reading "Book Review: Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design by Benjamin Vogt"
In January, the Wild Lawyers published a model code to help address the ongoing issue of municipalities misunderstanding native plantings and their benefit to landscapes. The purpose of these model regulations is to establish codified minimum standards for the design, installation and maintenance of landscaped areas that require the use of appropriate native vegetation and […] Continue reading "What To Do When the “Weed Police” Knock on Your Door"
In the middle of an urban-dominant environment, the home of Wendy Gochenaur provides a small, yet impactful oasis for wildlife to congregate and thrive. With over 95 native plant species, Wendy’s yard provides sanctuary for pollinators, birds and snakes. Continue reading "Member Garden: Wendy Gochenaur"
Save the date! Wild Ones Annual Membership Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6-7 p.m. Central Time and will be accessible here: https://members.wildones.org/annual-member-meeting/. We encourage you to attend! The annual meeting of the members is an opportunity for Wild Ones members to learn about the organization, review performance reports and recognize […] Continue reading "Save the Date for Wild Ones Annual Member Meeting on March 23rd"
“We have turned 54% of the lower 48 states into a matrix of cities, suburbs, roads, airports, power and pipelines, shopping centers, golf courses, infrastructure, and isolated habitat fragments, with 41% more of the U.S. into various forms of agriculture. That’s right: we humans have taken 95% of the natural world and made it unnatural,” […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Awards $9,870 in Seeds for Education Grant Funds to 24 Youth-Serving Organizations in 17 States and the District of Columbia"
Wild Ones is proud to announce the release of ten new, free native garden designs for the ecoregions of Columbia River Basin, Grand Rapids, Greensboro, Lafayette, Las Cruces, Philadelphia, Portland, Princeton, Tucson and Washington, DC! The designs were created with the premise that using native plants in landscaping can be beautiful, beneficial, and achievable for […] Continue reading "Wild Ones is proud to announce the addition of 10 NEW plans in our Native Garden Designs Program!"
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