Nation’s Capital Region member Diana Colangelo has developed a wonderful video on how to convert a gray space into a thriving mini-habitat. Diana will share how she’s been able to attract over 50 species of insects, mammals, amphibians, and birds to her 50-square-foot patio. She’ll also dive into the how-tos of patio gardening, from plant and […] Continue reading "Welcoming Wildlife to your Patio Garden"
On October 19th we had another fun members only plant swap at Wheaton Regional Park. Hundreds of native plants found new homes! We had a special visit from Wild Ones Development Director Josh Nelson and his wife Jen. Thanks to all the experienced members who brought plants/seeds to swap, the new members who left with […] Continue reading "Plants, Food and Friends @ Second plant swap of 2024!"
Our October Open Garden was at Pam’s small urban garden where she covered the entire front in mulch. This garden visit was just shy of the one-year anniversary of the planting. From lawn to a native garden! Way to go Pam! Continue reading "Pam’s Progress – lawn to garden in one year!"
On August 31 Becky opened her garden in Garrett Park for us to see. In only about a year she turned a traditional garden she inherited into a wildlife sanctuary. Her energy was envied, her enthusiasm contagious and her gardening adventures enjoyed by all. Thank you, Becky! Continue reading "August Garden Tour in Garrett Park"
On August 10 Pru invited 18 of us to tour her garden in Potomac. Pru has been working on the garden for five years and was one of our first garden hosts. Lots has changed! See the transformation in the “Today” and “Before” photos. She has been slowly converting what was lawn into flower beds, […] Continue reading "August Garden Tour in Potomac"
On Saturday, July 27th, Nancy Lawson and her husband Will welcomed the Wild Ones Nation’s Capitol members for a garden tour at their home for the second time!. Nancy Lawson is the author of the Humane Gardener and Wildscapes. Their home is on 2.23 acres and they have lived there for over 20 years. They […] Continue reading "Revisiting Nancy’s Humane Garden"
Our Open Garden in June was hosted by Michael who took Doug Tallamy’s advice to heart. As a birder he then realized that his property was contributing next to nothing to wildlife. Starting with one small plot in 2017, he expanded to multiple plots in the front, back, and side of his house. There’s still […] Continue reading "For the Birds! Michael’s Open Garden"
On Saturday June 15 we toured the Rachel Carson House in Silver Spring, which is a National Landmark. This is where she lived when she wrote Silent Spring, and it it near the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail along the N.W. Branch. We also got to walk through the lovely pollinator garden which was established over […] Continue reading "June Tour of Rachel Carson House"
On June 8th Vasna invited us to see her wonderful pollinator garden/Gratitude garden. The pollinator garden with native plants was installed in 2021. A lowly hellstrip was transformed into an amazing area that holds 90% native plants (more than 30 species). In the summer, it is teeming with all sorts of pollinators. The garden has […] Continue reading "Members Tour Vasna’s Gratitude Garden"
Wild Ones Nation’s Capital had another wonderful members-only plant swap on Saturday May 11, this time at Wheaton Regional Park. The site was terrific and so was the day. Hundreds of native plants found new homes and 40+ members found new friends as well as plants. Thank you so much Pam and Maura for making […] Continue reading "Member Plant Swap was Huge Success!"