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 "
On November 20- 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"
On December 9, 2025- Sketch along with experts Zoe & Heather Evans and learn a simple step-by-step method to sketch your first layout and tie it to a larger vision. Continue reading "Turn That Patch Into a Plan"
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"
Rewilding starts at home. Native plant gardens restore soil, support pollinators, and connect habitats. Explore the science of small-scale rewilding and discover our Rewilding Booklist. Learn how your yard can help bring back the wild. Continue reading "Rewildling Stories"
Native sunflower species vary widely in height, bloom time, and habitat, and they play a critical role in supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Their diversity and ecological value make them an essential addition to native gardens. Continue reading "8 Native Sunflowers That Support Pollinators and Birds"
In 2023, most of Bell Bowl Prairie in northern Illinois was removed for airport expansion. Conservationists salvaged its topsoil, moving it to Cedar Cliff Nature Preserve, where seeds and soil life are regenerating native plants from this rare, ancient Illinois ecosystem. Continue reading "When Advocacy Fails: Lessons from the Loss of Bell Bowl Prairie"
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