Photo Contest Now Open until August 30th
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A Useful Website Renamed
Benjamin Vogt has been publishing a helpful website, “Monarch Gardens”. Occasionally I find useful snippets to share with our gardening community. Ben has relaunched his site, and renamed it. It is now called “Prairie Up, Unlawning America“. In announcing the change he has included a link to “Pollinator & Wildlife Garden Design 101“, with much […] Continue reading "A Useful Website Renamed"
Slightly off topic, but…..
We are drawn to native gardening because we care about our environment, and want to improve it for native flora and fauna, and for us. This newsletter, “Climate Coach”, from the Washington Post, highlights the good and the bad news related to our climate. Continue reading "Slightly off topic, but….."
Tired of the Gloom and Doom?
Not all environmental and climate change news is bad. Here is a site that looks for good news. Sign up for the newsletter here Continue reading "Tired of the Gloom and Doom?"
Horticulturalist Scott Woodbury to speak at Powder Valley Nature Center June 28
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"
Native Planting Program with Scott Woodbury
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"
Join MDC Wild Webcast on Cicadapocalypse May 23 at noon
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"
Thinking of “No Mow May”?
Check this out first, from Benjamin Vogt. Continue reading "Thinking of “No Mow May”?"
Guidelines for sharing plants—jumping worm prevention:
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:"
Environmental Advocacy Chair created
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"