With the summer season about to begin, chances are you’ve heard about reducing water usage, limiting your electricity or air conditioning, and other eco-friendly practices you can take part in. But what does it mean to truly have a green home all year round – not just during the summer months? From sustainable architecture to… Read more »
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Wild Ones Presents “Weed Ordinances,” a webinar with Rosanne Plante
Join Iowa attorney and business professor Rosanne Plante as she explains what to do if the “Weed Police” knock on your door! Most towns, cities, and other municipalities have weed ordinances (local law) concerning what is a weed, what is not defined as a weed in their jurisdiction, and what is allowed to be grown… Read more »
Wild Ones Presents “Genetic Diversity and Plant Preservation” Featuring Neil Diboll
This webinar discusses plant genetic diversity and the role it plays in our gardens, landscapes, and natural areas. The divergence between the goals of horticulture and ecology creates a conundrum for the modern gardener, especially those committed to the preservation of plant species and the organisms that depend on them for survival. Neil Diboll is… Read more »
Lisa Olsen, Wild Ones Chapter Liaison: Cultivating a Community of Support for Native Plants
How do we marshal human and community resources to incorporate native plants into our gardens, parks and communities? This recording was a part of the Tending Nature speaker series sponsored by The Ohio State University and has been shared with permission.
Wild Ones Releases Revised Nativar Statement
In the fall of 2012, the Wild Ones National Board of Directors established a committee to develop a position for the Wild Ones organization on the use of nativars. The resultant statement was adopted in 2013.