With an acre nestled in the gentle hills of an unincorporated area north of Chicago, Kathy Hamill and her partner, Teece Bowman, could have left their property to be just another massive lawn. But thanks to an epiphany that came with a volunteer project in their neighborhood, they decided to restore their landscape to a […] Continue reading "Member Garden: Time-Warped Gardens"
Frustrated by urban plant choices, botanist Jeremie Fant sets out to create a thriving native plant container garden on his balcony. Through trial and error over 15 years, he discovered what works—and what doesn’t. Explore his journey, top-performing native plants, and tips for growing native species in small urban spaces. Continue reading "Native Plants for Urban Balconies"
“The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.” — Michael Pollan Author and environmental thought leader Michael Pollan (Author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Second Nature) reminds us that a garden is more than a collection of plants—it is a place where people and nature work together. This idea perfectly […] Continue reading "Announcing the 2025 Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Winners"
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"
This Native Plant News covers critical efforts like climate change impacts on bumble bees in California, Minnesota’s Blue Thumb native planting program, and New York’s Wild Woods Restoration Project. Discover innovative methods in Missouri for managing invasive honeysuckle and Illinois’ new law empowering residents to plant native gardens. Learn how these efforts are restoring ecosystems and supporting biodiversity. Continue reading "September 2024 Native Plant News"
Wild Ones’ blog delves into significant native plant studies, featuring University of Newcastle's research on Salicornia's salt tolerance, a $1.76 million native landscaping project in Michigan and Illinois, and a major conservation funding initiative in Hawaii aimed at protecting 425 native plant species. Continue reading "August 2024 Native Plant News"
April's Native Plant News covers diverse ecological efforts across the U.S., including Continue reading "April 2024 Native Plant News"
Explore the latest in native plant conservation with the latest Native Plant News. Learn about field pansies' adaptation to pollinator declines, pollinators' preference for native plants over nativars, the implications of updated USDA plant hardiness zones, and Colorado pollinator health. Discover initiatives like the Illinois Buckthorn Bounty and the $18 million investment in native seed supplies. This update offers essential insights for action in native plant and pollinator conservation. Get informed and make an impact. Continue reading "February 2024 Native Plant News"
A native garden is a work in progress, Dave Neu says, with the plants teaching you where they want to be. Continue reading "Member Garden: David Neu"
In the middle of an urban-dominant environment, the home of Wendy Gochenaur provides a small, yet impactful oasis for wildlife to congregate and thrive. With over 95 native plant species, Wendy’s yard provides sanctuary for pollinators, birds and snakes. Continue reading "Member Garden: Wendy Gochenaur"