At the September 2024 Wild Ones Wayne County (WOWC) event, chapter co-founder and membership chairperson Derek Shaffer discussed native plant alternatives to planting common landscaping plants in your garden.
And why everyone should consider planting native plants to increase plant diversity, provide wildlife with the food and shelter they need, as well as reduce mowing and watering.
Continue reading Takeaways from Plant this, Not that: Native Replacements for Common Landscaping Plants
Last week we had several days of relatively cool weather for southeast Michigan. Including one night when temperatures reached the high 40’s Fahrenheit.
Which had me thinking of fall and what native plants I might want to add to my garden.
A good time to check upcoming plants swaps and sales and mark my calendar.
Continue reading Fall 2024 Southeast Michigan Native Plant Swaps and Sales
Here are a few stories, posts, and resources I’ve read and enjoyed over the past month.
Hope you enjoy them, too!
Continue reading What I Found Interesting: August 14, 2024