The term “native plants” covers a wide variety of flowering plants, trees, shrubs, and grasses and some have unique adaptations to survive and thrive on the landscape. MDC Naturalist Jordanya Raos will have information about climbing milkweed, Dutchman’s breeches, Jack-in-the-pulpit, and other unique native flowering plants in this region. She’ll talk about what habitats they’re […] Continue reading "Learn about unique native plants at March 14 MDC virtual program"

Read this informative article on the subject from Benjamin Vogt at Prairie Up Continue reading "Spring Clean Up?"

Several times a week I bike to a nearby park, and stop and munch on an apple while observing the waterfowl on the lake. A couple days ago I noticed these growths on some bare shrubs bordering the lake. To me they looked like seed pods, but after submitting this picture to INaturalist I learned […] Continue reading "Livin’ n’ Learnin’"

Early March is a good time to put out Wren houses even though they will not show up until mid-April. Black-capped Chickadees are early nesters and will use the Wren house to have a brood up and flying before the Wrens arrive. Continue reading "Time?"

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Read all about it in this article from Family Handyman Continue reading "Bioswale Anyone?"

A Five Part Guide to get you started with Native Gardening from Homegrown National Park Check it out! Continue reading "Get Started Planting Native"

Rabbits have not been a problem for our garden, and that may be because the wooded ravine behind us may harbor a fox or coyote that we espy occasionally. However, two blocks away on a HOA common ground that I have worked on clearing honeysuckle out of I notice that the Staghorn Sumac stalks have […] Continue reading "Rabbits a Problem?"

Partners For Native Landscaping Series offered virtually through the St. Louis County Library System from February 19, 2025 through October 15, 2025. More info here If you are not a member of the St. Louis County Library you can register as a guest at the bottom of the page. Continue reading "Stay Home, and Learn About Native Gardening!"