Wild Ones Reviews and details

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• Spotted on my morning walk, beautiful no lawn front yard in full bloom. NorCal Zone 10A

  This is a wonderful resource - https://wildones.org/. Source: 12 months ago

• Gardeners, botanists rally to plant native species in West Virginia

  Just found out about Wild Ones a few weeks ago, which is all about replacing invasive species with native plant life, and was a little sad to see there are no WV chapters. Source: about 1 year ago

• Another bland American suburb

  For more info on native plants and how they will help regenerate biodiversity check out Homegrown National Park or Wild Ones. Source: about 1 year ago

• I'm bringing it here because gardening is healthy and fun!

  So we have an org by us that does native seeds which is amazing. I work with them often. They might have a chapter by you! https://wildones.org/. Source: about 1 year ago

• Suggestions

  Jackson Purchase raised, now in Mid TN. We're lucky that we live in an area that's a confluence of lots of eco-regions. Lots of stuff from the eastern states (coming down the Ohio), the mid west (coming down the Mississippi), and the South (coming up from the cumberland and TN rivers) can be natively found here. Permacultre and native planting go hand in hand. If you're looking for good examples of native plant... Source: about 1 year ago

• I converted 10,000 sqft of my zone 7 front yard from turf lawn to native plants. Still some lawn, but greatly reduced. If you don't use it, lose it! photo from year two.

  If Wild Ones Native Plants has a local chapter near you, most hold seed exchanges each fall with locally collected natives. In my area you don't to be a member AND you can take seeds even if you didn't bring any. I believe they also do free (or reasonably priced) on-site consultations about incorporating native plants into your yard. Source: over 1 year ago

• What are you planting for the bees this year?

  If you're in the US, Wild Ones and your local Audubon chapter are great resources for native plant gardening. They can likely help you find local native plant nurseries that offer not just the right species for your region, but the local ecotypes to ensure your garden is most beneficial to native insects. Source: over 1 year ago

• Mostly shady backyard area. Need ideas! Looking for budget friendly and low maintenance solutions.

  Check your state for a native plant society, most have one. Also check Wild One’s for a chapter near you. They are an excellent resource. Fall and spring are the season for native plant sales too. Source: over 1 year ago

• Goodbye to grass? More Americans embracing ‘eco-friendly’ lawns and gardens

  Wild Ones can also help you. Many places have local chapters, or you can start your own. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Help on ways I could turn this bland land into a bright and simple garden?

  And you can see if there’s a local chapter of Wild Ones in your area. They are another great organization with a wealth of experience. Https://wildones.org/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Lose the lawn: This Ann Arbor group will plant native gardens for free

  Find a local chapter at https://wildones.org/. Source: over 2 years ago

• Creative ways to obtain perennials, trees, grasses, bushes?

  Check out https://wildones.org/. My local chapter sometimes had digs where members could dig up native plants on land that was going to be developed. Members also are happy to share seeds. Source: over 2 years ago

• We rewilded our yard with native grasses and wildflowers, and this season has yielded a familiar bird treat!

  There’s a U.S. Organization called Wild Ones dedicated to increasing native yards and gardens. Source: over 2 years ago

• Does This Photo Make Anyone Else Angry?

  I would recommend that people who are interested in using more native plants to look and see if there is a local chapter of http://wildones.org in their area. Source: over 2 years ago