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…
Bethany Springs Farm will host the 2nd Annual Prairie Festival near Hermann, Missouri on June 22 and 23, 2013 Join plein air artists or watch them paint, shop for fine art and crafts to benefit the Missouri Prairie Foundation, take in guided prairie botany walks, marionette show, family earth walks,…
By Fran Glass Joyful appreciation is my experience each time I share my passion for native plant landscaping. Hosting our Wild Ones booth at Earth Day in Forest Park has given me such opportunities for four consecutive years. Some highlights include: The delight and sense of wonder on children’s faces…
The Sommett Place off Old Big Bend subdivision in Kirkwood was our meeting site. President Ed Schmidt welcomed 8 guests and 29 members. Announcements and Volunteer Opportunities Membership Betty Struckhoff discussed membership benefits. St. Louis Earth Day Festival Fran Glass thanked the 18 volunteers who staffed our educational booth at the…
Little Creve Coeur (Lake) Restoration Project site was our meeting location. Betty Struckhoff offered the remaining shrub and tree seedlings from our group purchase. President Ed Schmidt welcomed 23 members and one guest. Announcements and Volunteer Opportunities Crossroads School Rain Garden Earlier this year we awarded a grant for native…
By Ed Schmidt A few years ago I planted several vines. I probably purchased them at the Native Plant Sale at Shaw Nature Reserve. One has bloomed for the first time this year. Any identifying tag is long gone. Any ideas what it is? In the photo at left there…
By Amy Redfield At last, it’s time for the Native Plant Sale at Shaw Nature Preserve. Be sure to check out the Wild Ones booth!
