Wild Ones chapters are featured in the media for restoring habitats, combating invasives, hosting educational events like plant swaps, and mentoring youth, all while promoting native plants and biodiversity through local collaborations. Continue reading "Wild Ones Seedlings & Chapters Make Headlines"
Create habitat for ruby-throated hummingbirds by adding native plants to your garden. These bright, fast-winged birds love tubular-shaped native flowers and a pesticide-free environment. Learn how to attract them with native plants that bloom throughout the season, providing a reliable source of nectar from spring through fall. From columbine and wild petunia to the stunning […] Continue reading "Gardening for Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds"
Fall is here, and that means pumpkins and gourds are popping up everywhere—on porches, in centerpieces, and at every farmers’ market. But did you know there’s a native gourd that’s been growing in North America long before the decorative ones hit the scene? Enter the buffalo gourd, a wild cousin to pumpkins and squashes that […] Continue reading "Plant Spotlight: Buffalo Gourd, A Native Plant to Celebrate This Fall "
Join Wild Ones for a free webinar, “Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy,” featuring Lucas Rhoads, Senior Attorney with Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)’s Pesticides & Pollinators Team. Learn about the environmental impact of neonicotinoid insecticides, the leading causes of pollinator and wildlife declines, and advocacy strategies to influence policies at both state […] Continue reading "Neonics & Advocacy: Protecting Pollinators and Influencing Policy"
Watch the recording of “Landscaping for Resilience with Texas Native Plants” with the Native Plant Society of Texas and featuring Christy Ten Eyck. Discover drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscape design, water-smart techniques, and native plant choices for sustainable, resilient gardens nationwide. Register now for insights on creating beautiful, eco-friendly landscapes that support biodiversity. Continue reading "Landscaping for Resilience"
Wild Ones’ blog explores noteworthy native plant news, featuring Tennessee’s Tree ReLeaf program aimed at improving stormwater management, a groundbreaking study highlighting how invasive plants pave the way for non-native insect invasions, and the Yurok Tribe’s post-dam restoration efforts that are rejuvenating fish habitats and native plant ecosystems in California. Continue reading "October 2024 Native Plant News"
Wild Ones is dedicated to supporting our 11,000+ members and 125 chapters across 36 states who bring the importance of native plants and natural landscaping to your local communities. Our vision, “Native plants and natural landscapes thriving in every community,” has increased our national resolve to positively impact the American landscape. To align with our […] Continue reading "Strategic Changes to Wild Ones Headquarters and Conservancy Property"
Earlier this summer, we contacted Wild Ones because we felt a deep alignment with their vision of nature. By embracing the Wild Ones principles of preserving our environment and educating others, we knew that our mission to protect bees would thrive alongside theirs. Continue reading "Partnering for a Greener Future: Crown Bees and Wild Ones Join Forces"
Gardenside Chats bring together the voices of the natural landscaping movement to explore the beauty and benefits of native plant gardening. Join Wild Ones Chapter Liaison, Lisa Olsen as she sits down with Preston Montague, a landscape architect and artist with a passion for creating vibrant, biodiverse spaces that connect people to the natural world. Preston shares his insights on transforming public perception of native plants, designing resilient landscapes, and fostering a deeper connection between communities and their local environments. Continue reading "Gardening for Community and Ecology: A Conversation with Preston Montague"
Is there a skeleton in your garden? If your garden is a rain garden, two plants will make you think “skeletons” – mad dog skullcap and boneset. A member of the mint family, mad dog skull cap (Scutellaria lateriflora) blooms in mid to late summer. Early settlers believed that this plant cured rabies, hence the […] Continue reading "Autumn’s Natural Skeletons and Witches"
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