Native Plant Cultivars 101
Nativars or not? A discussion from Benjamin Vogt, always something to chew on. Continue reading "Native Plant Cultivars 101"
Announcing the 2024 Landscape Challenge Winner!
This year our committee selected the front yard of Jeff and Terri Ilten, who live in Lake St. Louis, in St Charles County. Terri was a Master Gardener in their previous state of Iowa, and she is a member of the Jardin do Lac Garden Club in Lake St Louis. As a former middle school […] Continue reading "Announcing the 2024 Landscape Challenge Winner!"
Just added to our Tips &Tools page
Keystone Native Plants, Eastern Temperate Forests. A useful tool by Doug Tallamy for selecting plants that host caterpillars of moths, butterflies and bees Continue reading "Just added to our Tips &Tools page"
Dealing with HOA’s?
Here’s an interesting article about dealing with an HOA. It includes a list of plants with tidy habits, and long periods of interest, and is divided by shade and sun habitats. This is especially useful for front yard planting. Continue reading "Dealing with HOA’s?"
Learn about Naturescaping Your Yard for Blooms, Bugs, and Birds with MDC webcast April 10 at noon
The Wild Webcast will feature MDC Urban Wildlife Biologist Erin Shank who will share her expertise on the basics of planning, designing, and creating backyard wildlife habitat. Shank will offer her expert insights on attracting native birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to help the garden grow. She will discuss the importance of native plants […] Continue reading "Learn about Naturescaping Your Yard for Blooms, Bugs, and Birds with MDC webcast April 10 at noon"