As an experiment this month, two yard tours were held in one week at the same property. Members and guests chose the date and time most convenient for them. On Wednesday’s stormy evening, president Ed Schmidt welcomed 7 guests and 16 members at 6:30 p.m. At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday…
by Betty Struckhoff Wild Ones volunteers and young families enjoyed a lovely solstice eve at the Museum of Transportation on Thursday, June 20, 2013. It was great fun to interact with the children searching out clues with parents or grandparents. We had a small but enthusiastic turnout. Scot Barnes shared…
by Betty Struckhoff The St. Louis Post Dispatch has published several articles regarding the decision to plant a monoculture of non-native London Plane trees (Platanus acerifolia) for new landscaping on the grounds of the St. Louis Arch. For example, read the original announcement, and this follow-up. The articles have generated plenty of…
By Amy Redfield I’m on a trip to Ely, Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters (apparently swapping the heat for the bugs!) and found this little guy all over the place. Can anyone ID him for me? He’s just too cute!
By Liz Jones I have some extra plants that I’d like to give to a good home: Staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) is a native shrub that grows to about 8 feet. It is the showiest of the sumacs, and is extremely colorful in the fall. Missouri Botanical Garden write-up. American beakgrain…
The June edition of the Native Plant School newsletter is out. Topics include: Native plant highlight: Indian pink (Spigelia marilandica) Backyard Sustainability Tour, Sunday June 23rd Nature Connection: The Year of Food Record-setting Shaw Wildflower Market Gardening and plant care tips: Pruning Mulching Watering Propagation from cuttings Rock gardening with…
From Bill Brighoff The University Iowa Press has its pocket guides (and other publications) on sale, including: Prairie in Your Pocket Trees in Your Pocket Woodland in Your Pocket These helpful guides, that normally cost $9.95 are on sale for $5. There is also a shipping cost, which in my…
by Betty Struckhoff St. Louis Wild Ones members enjoy informal educational opportunities every month as we visit yards and public plantings of native plants. This month, we have a second chance to see and learn, enjoying an evening at the Museum of Transportation. Wonderful beds of sun-loving natives were established…
