John Bartram and his son William explored the American Colonies from New England to Florida in the 1700’s discovering and collecting native plants, cultivating them on their farm near Philadelphia and selling them to clients in England. A self-educated man, John was made “Botanist to the King” and William’s keen…
The February edition of the Native Plant School newsletter contains topics on: Warning: Oriental Bittersweet Invades Missouri Looking for volunteers for Honeysuckle Pull in the Garden, March 10 Seen in the Garden: Ozark Witch Hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) Gardening Tips Monarch Research Native Grasses Upcoming Classes Converting Lawn to Seeded Prairie…
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By Marsha Gebhardt President, St. Louis Wild Ones Keynote presenter: Dave Tylka This program is an exciting opportunity for all of you who are in the early stages of learning about the why’s and how-to’s of landscaping with native plants. A little history: Since 2011, St. Louis Wild Ones has worked…
Long-time Wild Ones member and author, Dave Tylka is teaching a series of classes on nature and landscaping with native plants in three ways. The first method is through the Missouri Botanical Garden: Tues. Mar. 15, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Grow a Woodland Native Wildflower Garden in the City Tues….
The January edition of the Native Plant School newsletter contains topics on: Invasive Species: Plumegrass Seeding the West Savanna Come for a Visit this Month, “…seed heads are still worthy of the gardener’s attention and admiration.” – with photography by Darla Preiss. Wonderful Wasps in the Wildflower Garden Answer to Guess…
By Peggy Whetzel To go birding or to photograph wildlife, two of his favorite activities, Bill Hoss has only to step outside his white frame house on North Forest Avenue in Webster Groves. From the street, just about the only hint that there’s something unusual about the 43 by 315-foot…
Mingle with native plant professionals When: Wednesday, January 27, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., presentations at 6:00 p.m. Where: Schlafly Bottleworks Cost: Suggested $10 donation Registration: No About: St. Louis Audubon’s Bring Conservation Home program and Missouri Prairie Foundation’s Grow Native! are providing an opportunity to connect with local landscape designers, landscape architects, land…
By Cori Westcott for Bring Conservation Home Someone told me It’s all happening at the zoo I do believe it I do believe it’s true – from Paul Simon’s At the Zoo, 1968 When I think of the potential for a bustling natural winter community that may be happening…
By Fran Glass My winter garden is a delight to me. Outside my front window little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) and prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) sway in the breezes. I especially appreciate these grasses when rain keeps me indoors. The amber grass movement is fascinating. When sunshine arrives, rain drops hanging…
