Order Native Tree/Shrub Seedlings for $1 or Less! For many years, Wild Ones St. Louis has offered the ability to order small quantities of seedlings from the Missouri Dept of Conservation George O. White nursery. This was started as a service to our members so they could order a small…
This monthly virtual presentation is for native plant gardeners who want extra advice, enjoy learning from others experiences, or just need a little motivation each month. Besa Schweitzer leads the discussion, looking at what lies ahead for the native garden, for the current month. Chapter members are invited to participate in…
post by Donna Short, Chapter member and volunteer photos by Laura Schaefer, host and SWIL chapter board member Garden of Laura Schaefer Sunday Jun 14, 2024 – 61 attendees from the STL chapter We visited Laura’s half acre native plant garden in Millstadt, IL. In 2019, Laura purchased an entire…
post and photos by Donna Short, Chapter member and volunteer Green House Venture Terraces Saturday Jun 15, 2024 – 40 attendees The Green House Venture was established with a mission “to educate, excite, and equip an inclusive population of elementary students to pursue a sustainable world through a hands-on program…
In addition to all of the great native plants available at our local nurseries, there are several shopping opportunities this fall. Be sure to check the individual sale website for additional important info. Fall is a great time to plant natives, check out some information and tips about…
This monthly virtual presentation is for native plant gardeners who want extra advice, enjoy learning from others experiences, or just need a little motivation each month. Chapter members are invited to participate in the Zoom meeting on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss imminent gardening topics. To sign up to receive the Zoom link and…
Home of Diana Linsley Saturday May 11 – 37 attendees Wednesday May 15 – 44 attendees Diana began her journey with native plants eight years ago when she bought her home and realized that her one third acre property had landscaping challenges. She immediately confronted them by removing invasive honeysuckle…
The Board of Directors is seeking Wild Ones members to serve on the nominating committee for the 2025 officers’ election held at the November membership meeting. Duties include: seeking nominations from the membership and producing a slate of officers with brief biographies of each candidate to be presented to the…
Written by Betty Struckhoff, Chapter member Photos by Betty Struckhoff and Tessa Wasserman Did you know?! The National Museum of Transportation is home to the Pollinator Junction – a Native Garden of Excellence, and one of the first designated as such by Grow Native! at the inception of the…
post and photos by Donna Short, Chapter member and volunteer Home of Katy & Matt Mueller Saturday April 6 Wednesday April 17 Katy and Matt’s half-acre home and garden in suburbia is unique for its extensive native plant areas. Searching for a home in 2021, Katy and Matt (shown left)…
