Member Garden: David Neu
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"
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Book Review: Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design by Benjamin Vogt
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"
What To Do When the “Weed Police” Knock on Your Door
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"
Member Garden: Wendy Gochenaur
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 for Wild Ones Annual Member Meeting on March 23rd
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"
Wild Ones Awards $9,870 in Seeds for Education Grant Funds to 24 Youth-Serving Organizations in 17 States and the District of Columbia
“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 addition of 10 NEW plans in our Native Garden Designs Program!
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!"
In the face of change, how you can make a difference for birds?
Climate change is reshaping the lives of birds, from shifting migrations to unpredictable food supplies. By planting native species, observing seasonal changes, and contributing to community science, each of us can play a role in supporting birds and the ecosystems they depend on. Continue reading "In the face of change, how you can make a difference for birds?"
Wild Ones Needs Your Support This Season!
“To love a place is not enough. We must find ways to heal it.” These words by Robin Wall Kimmerer from her book, Braiding Sweetgrass, speak directly to our mission of promoting the benefits of native plants to the public. Our task is a big one and it’s time sensitive: pollinator and wildlife populations are […] Continue reading "Wild Ones Needs Your Support This Season!"
Member Garden: Susan and Kei Pang
If there is one thing certain about Susan and Kei Pang, it is that they are serious about being ecologically friendly, from building a new home for themselves, to creating a native landscape that is home to many insects, birds and other animals. Continue reading "Member Garden: Susan and Kei Pang"