Gathering highlights by Donna Short Orchids in Missouri Presented by: John Oliver For the last Winter Speaker Series event of the year we began early with a social period and various activities. Below was an opportunity to test your knowledge with a “Breaking Dormancy” quiz to identify plants by…
Maintaining Wild Tip by Besa Schweitzer, chapter member Plant and divide perennials and grasses March through May. As the ground warms, spring plants will send out its first green growth. It is easiest to move when it is less than an inch of growth above the ground. When plants are…
What do I plant now? – Alternatives to invasive plants in home gardens February 26, 2026 Native Plant School Class at Shaw Nature Reserve Summary by Jen Sieradzki, Manager of Native Plant Horticulture for Shaw Nature Reserve Missouri banned the sale of six invasive plant species with the approval of…
Maintaining Wild Tip: Buying trees by Besa Schweitzer, chapter member When buying a tree, it is ok to buy the small size. If a tree is grown in a pot for 3 years, it will not be as happy as the tree that was planted in the ground 3 years…
Maintaining Wild Tip by Besa Schweitzer, chapter member When sowing seeds indoors, be sure to use sterile soil mediums and new or thoroughly cleaned containers to prevent diseases. As soon as seeds sprout, provide ample light to encourage stocky growth. Baby plants want stable warm temperatures, regular watering, air…
Gathering highlights by Donna Short The Botanists Among Us: Host Plant Specialization Insects Presented by: Ted C. MacRae Ted’s presentation displayed his enthusiasm for insects and knowledge of their role and evolutionary development. Insects have been associated with plants since the origins of both groups, and in some species the…
by Erin Goss, Chapter Member and Chairperson, Landscape Challenge Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 St. Louis Wild Ones Landscape Challenge, Jeanine Arrighi! Her yard in South County was chosen from 10 applicants and features a small front yard perfect for adding a native landscape. Now active Wild Ones…
Maintaining Wild Tip by Besa Schweitzer, chapter member This is your last chance to prune dormant trees. November 15 to March 15 is the best time to prune most trees and shrubs. Trees and shrubs should be pruned before the buds start to swell and the leaves come out. Prune…
Maintaining Wild Tip by Besa Schweitzer, chapter member The spring rains are coming, and it is best to work on erosion control before they start. Clear out any leaves and debris clogging the flow of water starting with the gutters and downspouts. After the downspout, the water flows towards the…
Maintaining Wild Tip by Besa Schweitzer, chapter member Prepare future garden beds for fall planting. Lawns and weedy areas of new beds can be smothered with a layer of cardboard covered in mulch. Cracks and joints in the cardboard can be sealed over with newspaper, several layers of newspaper can…
