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"
Autumn is the time to plant bulbs, and rather than planting tulips, daffodils, and crocuses, consider planting native bulbs. Continue reading "Native Bulbs for a Spring Surprise"
Explore the eerie side of ecology with Dark Botanica: Wild Ones Spooky Season Reads. This curated list blends eco-horror, folklore, and real plant science revealing how native flora inspire both fear and fascination through stories of adaptation, resilience, and survival. Continue reading "Dark Botanica: Wild Ones Spooky Season Reads"
October's Native Plant News highlights native plant conservation across North America: Alabama's new E.O. Wilson Preserve, prairie dog driven grassland health, South Carolina Native Plant Week, New York's urban biodiversity restoration, California's wildlife crossing plantings, and Canada's Indigenous-led nursery. Plus, a warning on invasive groundcovers. Continue reading "October Native Plant News"
Wild Ones connects people and native plants for a healthier planet. When you donate, you help us say yes!- to new youth gardens, free garden designs, climate action, and the chapters that power this movement. Every “yes” grows something extraordinary. Continue reading "Help Us Say “Yes”"
Doug Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces. Continue reading "“Next Steps for Nature” with Doug Tallamy"
Fallen leaves are nature’s mulch, not mess. Learn simple ways to keep them in place, protect overwintering insects, and build healthier soil. Leaving the leaves supports pollinators, improves moisture retention, and enriches your garden’s ecosystem. Continue reading "Lessons With the Leaves"
Wild Ones is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Texan by Nature, an organization dedicated to advancing conservation that is beneficial for people, prosperity, and natural resources. This collaboration represents a powerful step in strengthening the network of support for native plants across Texas and beyond. Continue reading "Wild Ones Partners with Texan by Nature to Expand Our Reach in Texas"
September Native Plant News brings stories of conservation success and ongoing challenges from across the U.S. This month: nearly 3,000 acres protected in Ohio, prairie restoration in Iowa, elm revival in Michigan, and a rare Washington wildflower facing extinction. Plus, a Texas cactus recovery, xeriscaping in drought-prone states, and Hawai‘i volunteers planting 400 natives to honor 9/11 first responders. Continue reading "September Native Plant News"
Native landscapes are essential infrastructures for our ecosystems. Few people have advanced this idea more clearly than Doug Tallamy. As a Wild Ones Lifetime Honorary Director, Tallamy’s research, writing, and advocacy have shaped much of what Wild Ones believes and shares: that ordinary yards and gardens can become powerful sites of ecological restoration. Continue reading "The Works of Doug Tallamy"