Planting with natives is becoming more and more popular. It’s easy to see why. Native plants can offer beauty for people with lower maintenance requirements and provide essential resources for wildlife and pollinators. More info and registration here Continue reading "Horticulturalist Scott Woodbury to speak at Powder Valley Nature Center June 28"
Friday, June 28, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Powder Valley Nature Center Please join us at Powder Valley Nature Center as well-known horticulturist Scott Woodbury presents on native planting. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the native plant gardens at the nature center. Click here to register Continue reading "Native Planting Program with Scott Woodbury"
Register in advance at mdc.webex.com/weblink/register/rd6d7e500bd1293a82eebd4db2f9038a5 and then join live on May 23 Continue reading "Join MDC Wild Webcast on Cicadapocalypse May 23 at noon"
Check this out first, from Benjamin Vogt. Continue reading "Thinking of “No Mow May”?"
The Wild Ones St. Louis Chapter board has decided to refine their recent policy about plant sharing at theirGarden Gatherings. After further research and many conversations with knowledgeable members and localexperts during the Partners for Native Landscaping Native Plant Fair they concluded: It is safe to share plantsdug from gardens with the following precautions: Continue reading "Guidelines for sharing plants—jumping worm prevention:"
Mike Wreath has agreed to be the new chair of this position. Mike has been in contact with the Right-of-Way Supervisor for St. Charles County. You can report invasives you see around St. Charles County in county right-of-ways to him and he will look into them. He can be reached at 314-415-0129 [email protected]. Continue reading "Environmental Advocacy Chair created"
Here’s what you can do with all the cuttings Continue reading "Removing Honeysuckle?"
To those that attended our April meeting presented by Corey Tallman. Corey has graciously extended the link to her Power Point presentation. Thank you Corey! Continue reading "April Meeting “Remedies” Follow up"
Nativars or not? A discussion from Benjamin Vogt, always something to chew on. Continue reading "Native Plant Cultivars 101"
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!"