February 3, 2016 Our first monthly gathering of 2016 attracted 32 members and 23 guests at The Heights community center of Richmond Heights. President Marsha Gebhardt welcomed all, including members of the Richmond Heights Garden Club and other attendees. Marsha introduced our new officers, the 2016-2017 Board of Directors: President…
By Marsha Gebhardt President, St. Louis Wild Ones St. Louis Wild Ones is listed as a partner in the upcoming, first ever, Honeysuckle Sweep for Healthy Habitat. We encourage our membership and followers to participate in one or more of the planned bush honeysuckle removal projects between March 5 and March…
By Dawn Weber Board Member-at-Large, St. Louis Wild Ones Today’s tip is for point-and-shoot camera users: What is that little flower button? Point-and-shoot cameras are, by design, great for taking close-up photos in the garden, but did you know there is a way to get even closer? On most of…
By Marsha Gebhardt President, St. Louis Wild Ones St. Louis Wild Ones members and followers, Are you aware that you are in the vanguard of a native landscaping movement that is rapidly picking up speed in the St. Louis region? Wild Ones, a not-for-profit environmental education and advocacy organization, is…
St. Louis Wild Ones donated $1,200 to Shaw Nature Reserve’s Native Plant School for 2016 as part of an ongoing sponsorship and general support. The funds are a continuation of historical monetary donations. In the past, the money was used to underwrite the Native Plant School program. In 2015, the…
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…
Some people are not aware that we have two different e-mail lists: Blog e-mails – get a notice whenever there’s a new blog post Monthly reminders – get an email about the upcoming meeting and other news Sign up or update your preferences Note: Anyone can receive the emails – you…
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….
