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"
Discover how one Wisconsin family transformed their yard with native plants like prairie dropseed, swamp milkweed, and cardinal flower. This pollinator-friendly garden reduces runoff, supports monarchs and hummingbirds, and highlights the beauty and benefits of landscaping with plants native to Wisconsin. Continue reading "An Enchanting Garden Created with Plants Native to Wisconsin"
Climate change is reshaping our landscapes and threatening the plants and wildlife we depend on. Nearly half of U.S. bird species may be imperiled by century’s end, and biodiversity loss is accelerating. But there is hope: diverse, native plantings can build resilience, sustain pollinators and birds, and help mitigate the effects of a shifting climate. Continue reading "Dealing with Climate Change in Our Landscapes"
She was a mother, a friend, a gardener, and an environmentalist. But for those early Wild Ones members nearly 50 years ago, she was an inspiration. Continue reading "Lorrie Otto: Godmother of Natural Landscaping "
Larry Weaner offers a personal look at how dynamic, self-sustaining landscapes can emerge when we partner with nature instead of control it. Continue reading "Living in the Liberated Landscape: My Yard"
Lorrie Otto, the Godmother of Natural Landscaping, would have turned 106. Celebrate her legacy by funding one year of Seeds for Education grants. Continue reading "Celebrate Lorrie Otto’s 106th: Help Grow the Seeds for Education Program"
Lindy Smith is an Iowa-based photographer who blends art and ecology, using 19th-century photographic techniques and sunlight to create haunting images of native plants. Her latest book, Leaves and Light: Sunprints of American Native Plants (Prospecta Press, Sept. 2025), captures the beauty and conservation value of plants from the Eastern Woodlands, Prairies and Grasslands, and California. Continue reading "Q&A with Photographer Lindy Smith"
At Wild Ones, we’re dedicated to connecting people and native plants. Our Native Plant News blog delivers the latest stories on native plant conservation, scientific discoveries, and habitat restoration from across the nation. This monthly, volunteer-written feature is designed to educate, engage, and inspire action, empowering readers to support biodiversity and promote sustainable landscaping with […] Continue reading "August 2025 Native Plant News"
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