September Native Plant News brings stories of conservation success and ongoing challenges from across the U.S. This month: nearly 3,000 acres protected in Ohio, prairie restoration in Iowa, elm revival in Michigan, and a rare Washington wildflower facing extinction. Plus, a Texas cactus recovery, xeriscaping in drought-prone states, and Hawai‘i volunteers planting 400 natives to honor 9/11 first responders. Continue reading "September Native Plant News"
June Native Plant News spotlights local action with national impact. From Virginia’s pollinator-friendly gardening tips to Michigan’s expanding Habitat Hero program, communities are finding creative ways to restore habitat. Alabama’s Bee City USA continues its native planting efforts, while a new NASA-led project aims to predict wetland collapse before it’s too late. Get to know foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis), explore the staggering economic toll of invasive species, and learn why conservation groups are pushing back against the proposed sell-off of millions of acres of public land in the West. Continue reading "June 2025 Native Plant News"
May Native Plant News highlights innovative restoration and conservation projects across the U.S. Discover strategies to control toxic poison hemlock invasions, and restoration efforts along the Colorado River by the Quechan Tribe. Learn how Cook County is addressing native seed shortages, the changing bloom times of trilliums in Pennsylvania, medicinal plant research in California, and the effectiveness of diverse flower strips in pest control. Continue reading "May 2025 Native Plant News"
“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"
January Native Plant News highlights the ongoing challenges facing native plants, from herbicide drift impacting species like green needlegrass to invasive grasses fueling California wildfires. Learn about Ohio's new native seed sharing bill, efforts to restore Texas’ Ann & Roy Butler Trail, and the dangers of heavenly bamboo to birds in North Carolina. Continue reading "January 2025 Native Plant News"
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"
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