Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens
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Two years ago today a team of 30 writers heartily agreed to participate in the creation of this site to bring you up-to-date information and discussion about the importance of native plants in our landscapes, the value of creating welcoming habitat for wildlife in our gardens, green roofs, teaching children to love nature, ecological restoration, [...]
I try to stay in an attitude of gratefulness every day of the year, but on this day in particular it’s nice to take a step back and mark our blessings. I’m grateful that amidst the sadness that my Mom won’t be here to serve up the 15 different kinds of pie this year that [...]
Today is Blog Action Day, and this year’s theme is The Power of WE. This theme brings to mind the power of working together as a team. Back in March of 2011 I was interviewing Doug Tallamy about the seeming flood of scientific articles touting the benefits of invasive plants in our landscapes. We got [...]
I’m pretty sure by now most of you already know that native plants form the backbone of your wildlife habitat garden because native plants support local food webs, which attract more insects, which attract more birds and other wildlife. But today I’m asking you to really *Like* us (I know, sounds like Sally Fields at [...]
A little over a year ago I was interviewing Doug Tallamy and we were discussing the value of native plants in our landscapes and bemoaning the fact that after so many years of him traveling around the country speaking on this topic, and the many others also speaking about this, that so few people are [...]
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I am so pleased to have been added to the Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens Team. My world revolves around wildlife and their protection. Some of my fondest memories are, as a young girl, running through the meadows in search of butterflies and turning stream rocks hoping to find a crayfish. In picking a college I searched for a school [...]
Tonight will mark the longest night of the year, and from here on the nights will get shorter and the days longer. So throw a Yule Log on the fire, curl up with your loved ones and celebrate the return of the light. Solstice is always a time of reflection for me as I look [...]
One of the great blessings in my life is to have gathered such an amazing team together here at Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens. As a team we support each other, celebrate our successes, and participate in the conversation we are creating here. And we will honor each other in times of sadness. Our team [...]
I have so much to be grateful for, even during a period of such sadness in my life. I am thankful for the beauty of nature around me, for the birds that sing in my wildlife garden, and the peace and comfort I find there. And I’m grateful to all of you who have supported [...]
