Wild Ones is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Texan by Nature, an organization dedicated to advancing conservation that is beneficial for people, prosperity, and natural resources. This collaboration represents a powerful step in strengthening the network of support for native plants across Texas and beyond. Continue reading "Wild Ones Partners with Texan by Nature to Expand Our Reach in Texas"
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"
Grow Where You Are is a call to action this summer. Wild Ones’ free Native Garden Designs help you turn any yard into pollinator habitat. With regionally tailored layouts, plant lists, and tips that make native planting easier than ever. Download, plant, and share today. Continue reading "Grow Where You Are: Native Garden Designs That Bring Habitat Home"
March Native Plant News explores the power of local action and global trends in native plant conservation. Discover Missouri’s inventive tree buyback program targeting invasive Bradford pears, and read the remarkable tale of Hawaii’s Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa—once thought extinct, now slowly rebounding. Texas celebrates a landmark native plant partnership with H-E-B stores, while Oregon pedals toward pollinator paradise with Portland Beecycle. Learn how global efforts combat desertification through native plant restoration, and meet California’s newly discovered, yet endangered manzanita. Finally, examine a sobering national study revealing a 22% drop in butterfly populations—and how planting native species can help. Continue reading "March 2025 Native Plant News"
February Native Plant News covers legislative action, conservation efforts, and scientific discoveries supporting native ecosystems. Learn about a bipartisan bill promoting native plants in federal landscaping, Oklahoma’s grant program reimbursing residents for planting native species, and New York volunteers tackling invasive vines. Explore how native vegetation boosts crop yields, Alaska’s indigenous medicinal plant workshops, and the impact of federal funding pauses on invasive species removal in Virginia. Continue reading "February 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"
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"
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