Wild Ones members and supporters understand that native plants are essential to building resilient ecosystems and restoring biodiversity. Today, we have an urgent opportunity to ensure that the Mid-Atlantic region has the native seed supply we need to support these efforts—and we need your help before January 20th! Continue reading "Support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank and Secure Our Native Seed Supply"
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"
To further Wild Ones’ mission to connect people and native plants, we are excited to continue a new monthly blog focused on native plants in national news. This regular feature aims to educate, engage, and inspire action by spotlighting conservation issues and scientific findings related to native flora. Continue reading "May 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"
From a chemically manicured landscape to a lush, living garden, Courtney Denning and her husband, Kenneth Brunson, have transformed their home and yard into an oasis where they can relax and enjoy nature. Continue reading "Member Garden: Courtney Denning and Kenneth Brunson"
Melinda Chamberlain Dietrich says she started planting native plants for a simple reason: They were pretty. Continue reading "Member Garden: Melinda Chamberlain Dietrich"
Todd Crail knows you don’t need a big to make a big impact. Crail of Toledo, Ohio, has only one-fifth acre city lot, but that lot, named the Metal House Farm and Preserve, is brimming with gardens that represent different communities of plants, as well as food gardens, chickens and just enough turf grass to […] Continue reading "Member Garden: Todd Crail"
Starting from scratch took on new meaning for Kathy McDonald when she downsized and moved to an older home five years ago. Continue reading "Member Garden: Kathy McDonald"