With Spring coming fast this is a handy guide to identify those seedlings that will be coming up. You can download it to have it handy on your phone. Continue reading "Central Region Seedling ID Guide for Native Prairie Plants"
Non-native plants can greatly reduce the quality of a wildlife habitat. Invasive exotic plants can reduce or eliminate native plants that previously thrived in that habitat. This, in turn, can negatively impact wildlife and insect populations that need those native plants to survive. Register here Continue reading "MDC virtual program on Feb. 6 to focus on invasive plants"
Subtle colors and bold textures stand out in the landscape this time of year. Join our native landscape specialist virtually to discuss the beauty and benefits of native plants in winter. We’ll focus on plants that provide food and habitat for wildlife as well as create visual winter interest in your own backyard. Register here Continue reading "MDC offers free virtual class about native plants for winter beauty"
An article by Benjamin Vogt of interest to native gardeners. Continue reading "Designing a Natural Garden with Plant Communities"
MRBO is hosting a Winter Learning Series of webinars in partnership with the Missouri Birding Society, beginning next Monday, January 9th. Join us every Monday in the months of January – March at 6pm (with the exception of February 13th) More Information and Register Continue reading "Birds, Plants and More"
For more information and to register click here. Continue reading "Jan. 14 MDC virtual program to focus on backyard biodiversity"
Plastic Pots in Horticulture: Waste Stream Issues & Solutions Continue reading "All those plastic pots…….."
Perhaps you’ve noticed that the chore of cleaning the windshield of your car happens less and less frequently these days due to declining insect populations, the next step up from plants in the web of life. Here’s an article that delves into the problem. Continue reading "Concerned About Insects?"
Rebecca McMackin publishes a newsletter that has a variety of interesting topics that may suit your fancy. She is based in New York, but many of the topics can apply to our area. To Subscribe Continue reading "A Newsletter of Interest"
A few weeks ago, while attending a Zoom meeting, Native Plants at Noon, a book was recommended that I found quite interesting. New Naturalism, by Kelly D. Norris. It is shelved St. Charles City County Library. The author’s philosophy of native gardening is spelled out very well. Since the book covers native gardening in general, […] Continue reading "A Book of Interest"