Tag: Wild Ones Journal

Learning from Seeds: Winter Sowing, Seed Starting, and Youth Discovery

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Long before winter sowing became a trending gardening topic online, Wild Ones members were already experimenting with seeds, soil, and seasonal cycles. In the Winter 1993 issue of The Outside Story, contributors shared practical guidance on seed stratification, cold-weather sowing, and hands-on ways to help young people understand how plants grow and move through the world. Continue reading "Learning from Seeds: Winter Sowing, Seed Starting, and Youth Discovery"

Burning with a Native Passion

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“Fire, good!” That’s what the caveman said in a television advertisement for a local home fireplace installation company many years ago, but I’m sure humans had that same thought a couple millennia earlier. I love to sit by a nice warm fire on a cold winter night. I also have a passion for natives, so I decided to combine these two things in my coursework […] Continue reading "Burning with a Native Passion"

Dealing with Climate Change in Our Landscapes

By Kim Eierman | Posted on | General

Climate change is reshaping our landscapes and threatening the plants and wildlife we depend on. Nearly half of U.S. bird species may be imperiled by century’s end, and biodiversity loss is accelerating. But there is hope: diverse, native plantings can build resilience, sustain pollinators and birds, and help mitigate the effects of a shifting climate. Continue reading "Dealing with Climate Change in Our Landscapes"

I’m “Elderly”? So What!

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When I read the news, one word leaps off the page: “elderly.” Articles matter-of-factly describe as “elderly” people who are MY age — sometimes even younger! Me, elderly? Hmmm. Aches and pains that weren’t there a decade ago? Check. More than a few strands of gray hair? Check. Learning new skills a bit more slowly? […] Continue reading "I’m “Elderly”? So What!"