Lonicera sempervirens (native honeysuckle); a monarch caterpillar rests on milkweed; and mondara fistulosa (bee balm) appears with a great spangled fritillary. Calling native gardeners, show us your plants For Capital Region Wild Ones, the warm-weather garden tours are among the most popular events of the year. From June through September, members are invited to peak inside the […] Continue reading "Volunteer for garden tours"
This letter to the editor was published in the Times Union, Albany, N.Y., on Dec. 2, 2024. It was written as part of the Capital Region NY Wild Ones’ Chapters advocacy initiatives, an effort to spread the word about the value of native plants and the environment they provide for pollinators. Here is a link […] Continue reading "Consider leaving the leaves"
Hundreds of native plant enthusiasts joined the Capital Region Wild Ones on Nov. 16 at the Thacher Park Visitor Center for the 4th Annual Native Plant Celebration and Seed Swap. Participants walked away with seeds to sow in their home gardens. They also learned about winter sowing, participated in nature-based craft activities and enjoyed goodies […] Continue reading "Native Plant Celebration – 2024 edition"
This announcement appeared in the Times Union, Albany, N.Y. on November 10, 2024. VOORHEESVILLE — The fourth annual Wild Ones Native Plant Celebration and Seed Swap will take place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Thacher Park Visitor Center, 830 Thacher Park Road. Participants may bring seeds from their gardens to share […] Continue reading "Celebrate native plants at Thacher Park"
Join the Garden Tour We will be touring Carol Q’s Garden on Saturday, August 10th, 2024 from Noon to 2 pm. Members are encouraged to bring a friend and to carpool. See all of our upcoming events and register for the address on our Events Calendar. How It Started Anyone expecting a pristine, cultivated garden will […] Continue reading "A Mighty Fine Mess"
Join the Garden Tour We will be touring Kate’s Garden on Saturday, August 10th, 2024 from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Members are encouraged to bring a friend. Read street signs to park where you won’t get a ticket and please consider carpooling. See all of our upcoming events and register for the address on […] Continue reading "A Growing Cottage Style Garden"
Join the Garden Tour We will be touring Jennifer’s Garden on Saturday, August 10th, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm. Members are encouraged to bring a friend and to carpool. See all of our upcoming events and register for the address on our Events Calendar. We have been slowly converting the lawn to native plants […] Continue reading "A Yard in Transition"
Join the Garden Tour We will be touring Crem’s Garden on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 from Noon to 2 pm. Members are encouraged to bring a friend and to carpool. See all of our upcoming events and register for the address on our Events Calendar. Crem Dias’ home is located on a lovely traditional residential street […] Continue reading "A Free For All"
Join the Garden Tour We will be touring Aimee’s Garden on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm. Members are encouraged to bring a friend and to carpool. See all of our upcoming events and register for the address on our Events Calendar. How it Started Aimee Allard who has lived in her […] Continue reading "A Hell Strip and So Much More"
Join the Garden Tour We will be touring Donna’s Garden on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 from 10 am to noon. Members are encouraged to bring a friend and to carpool. See all of our upcoming events and register for the address on our Events Calendar. How It Started Starting 5 years ago in my new-to-me 100-year-old […] Continue reading "The Try It and See Garden"