An online field guide from MDC Continue reading "Wildflowers, Grasses and Other Nonwoody Plants"

People can learn more about fritillary butterflies found in Missouri and how everyone can help with butterfly conservation efforts at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free virtual program “Making Friends with Fritillaries.” This free online program will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 and is being put on by the staff of MDC’s […] Continue reading "Learn about fritillary butterflies at Aug. 3 MDC virtual program"

Here’s an article to brighten up your evening! Continue reading "TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE FIREFLY"

Categories include:Camaraderie and Native Plants – Photo must feature both native flora and at least one human subject and demonstrate a connection between the person/people and the native plants. (Category Entry Limit: 4 Photos)Fauna with Flora – Photo must feature native plants as well as other non-pollinator wildlife. (Category Entry Limit: 1 Photo)Flora – Subject of the photo must be […] Continue reading "The Wild Ones Annual Photo Contest is OPEN NOW!"

This event will be an introduction to Missouri’s vanishing prairie ecosystem, how home gardeners can draw inspiration from our native grasslands, and grow native prairie plants in their own yards. Presented by Missouri Prairie Foundation and Grow Native at the Spencer Road Branch. Register here. Continue reading "Growing Missouri Native Plants, A class at the library, July 20th"

Here’s an interesting article on the subject. Continue reading "The Difference Between Native and Neonative Plants, and Why It Matters"

MDC Science programs highlight the incredible work done by scientists with the Missouri Department of Conservation and partner organizations. Do not miss your chance to learn about reptiles and amphibians from the one who wrote the book on it, literally! Get a behind the scenes look at the life and times of State herpetologist Jeff […] Continue reading "MDC Science-Life of the State Herpetologist"

Some Food for Thought from Benjamin Vogt: 1) Leaf damage is a good thing. We want to see leaf damage — this shows the plants are being used as nature intended. Caterpillars gotta eat, and caterpillars = butterflies and moths = flowers being pollinated = seed set = more plants to help fill in and […] Continue reading "Natural Garden Refresher"

Native Plants for Pollinators & Beneficial Insects-Midwest chart from the Xerces Society has been added to our Tools and Tips Page. Check it out Continue reading "New Tool in our Tool Box"

After a spring of planting you may have a pile of plastic pots sitting around. You may keep some for potting extra plants to share, but what to do with the rest. The Missouri Botanical Garden no longer has their pot recycling program. BUT, Home Depot does take pots for recycling whether you bought them […] Continue reading "What to do with all those pots?"