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February 2025 Native Plant News

Posted on | 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"

Announcing the 2025 Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Winners

Posted on | National 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 2025 Native Plant News

Posted on | Native Plant News

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"

Landscaping for Resilience

Posted on | Wild Ones Presents

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"