News

News

Extending Holiday Spirit in the Garden

Adding plants to the landscape for primarily winter interest extends our garden enjoyment through the entire year and more importantly provide food and shelter to wildlife.  It lifts the spirits to look outside and see red stems or berries against the snow or birds flitting among tree branches or added texture in a dormant landscape.  Planting something for specific-winter interest is a gift worth giving ourselves and the wildlife with whom we share our gardens. Continue reading "Extending Holiday Spirit in the Garden"

Wild Ones & Wildr: Partnering to Inspire and Equip People to Plant Native 

We are excited to announce an expanded partnership with Wildr to encourage people to replace turf grass with native plants that restore biodiversity, support pollinators, and strengthen local ecosystems. Together, we are combining innovation, education, and community effort to grow the movement for native landscaping.  This partnership combines our unique strengths to make native landscaping […] Continue reading "Wild Ones & Wildr: Partnering to Inspire and Equip People to Plant Native "

November Native Plant News

November's Native Plant News features muskrats as wetland allies, ancient grasslands as carbon engines, goats battling invasives in Iowa, the fight to save Florida’s ghost orchid, a surprising use for invasive pampas grass, a major seed-bank milestone, and an Australian bee linked to an endangered bloom. Continue reading "November Native Plant News"

2025 Photo Contest Results

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"

October Native Plant News

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"