We are so excited that you can now certify your garden through Wild Ones! This can showcase to your neighbors and community your dedication to ecological restoration and your passion for a wilder, greener world right in your own backyard. You will receive a sign once certify your habitat which can invite discussion and serve […] Continue reading "Certify your garden with Wild Ones!"
A group of residents in the Brandermill community in Chesterfield County recently obtained the “OK” from their Homeowners’ Association to replace non-native annual plantings with native shrubs, ferns, and perennials at three of the community’s neighborhood entryways. Once established, the plantings are expected to save the community on annual maintenance costs while also providing a […] Continue reading "Brandermill Entrances Graced with Native Plants"
Chapter members and guests gathered in Powhatan on Saturday, Nov. 2, to visit our host, Chapter Secretary Laura Lemmon, and see the wide variety of native plants she has been incorporating on her property. (A resident bunny rabbit also put in a brief appearance, testifying to approval of the woodline plantings by the local wildlife!) […] Continue reading "Thank You for a Great Saturday!"
. . . to Chris Magliaccio for his wonderful presentation on Winter Sowing Protocols last week at the West End Branch of the Richmond Public Library, and to the great group of people who attended the in-person program, on a Monday evening, no less. We had a wonderful time and hope you did, too. Great […] Continue reading "A Big Thank You . . ."
Two new documents based on handouts created for recent tabling events have just been added to the “Topics” Tab on the chapter website! While you’re on the website, be sure to click on the event registration link to reserve a seat for the October 7 hands-on presentation by Chris Migliaccio on Winter Sowing. Only about […] Continue reading "Check out Two New Pages on our “Topics” Tab"
This timely, in-person workshop is open to the public. One of Henrico County’s award-winning native plant gardeners, Chris Migliaccio will show participants how to collect, prepare, and sow native plant seeds for Winter propagation and address how to care for them from seedling to soil. Chris will demonstrate use of all relevant materials and will bring […] Continue reading "Registration is open for the October 7 workshop on Winter Sowing Protocols for Virginia Native Perennials"
Unfortunately, we need to postpone our September 7 Plant Walk. We will endeavor to reschedule the plant walk for a future date and will add it to the calendar of events once that is finalized. Continue reading "September 7 Plant Walk Canceled (Postponed)"
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Did you know that Wild Ones makes online content available on You Tube? Yes, indeed! With the permission of participating speakers, the national organization and many Wild Ones chapters record and post a variety of presentations, making them available for viewing by the public. Whether you want to check out a specific topic yourself or […] Continue reading "Recorded Programs Available on YouTube!"
Here’s a big shout-out for our own Ed Deale, who topped last year’s honorable mention to win this year’s Keep Henrico Beautiful 2024 Land Lover Award for the Brookland District. At the Henrico County Board of Supervisors meeting on June 25, Ed was recognized for his hard work incorporating sustainable practices, including use of native […] Continue reading "Celebrating Henrico County’s Land Lovers!"
Diane Moxley will present “How to Create Your Own Wildlife Oasis at Home” tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. at the Ginter Park Branch of the Richmond Public Library (1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA 23227). Ticketleap registration has closed, but seats are still available. If you’ve been wanting to “go native” in your garden, or are looking […] Continue reading "Coming Up Tomorrow at 11:00!"