Accent on Natural Landscaping

Donna VanBuecken

Labor Day Thoughts

Labor Day is a good day to reflect on life and the work we put into maintaining our natural environment when sometimes all around us seem to be so unconscious of its importance. Take the time to get outside today and just savor nature and the web of life of which we are so blessed to be a part. … [Read more...]

Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana) – Pollinator Magnet

I have a beautiful Clematis  virginiana growing near the gate on the fence that surrounds my pool. It is called Virgin's Bower and sometimes Devil's Darning Needles or Woodbine.  This particular plant came from Door Landscape and Nursery in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. Owner Cliff Orsted "grew it from … [Read more...]

Native Plant Conservation Campaign

In association with the California Native Plant Society, the Native Plant Conservation Campaign and its website promotes the conservation of native plants and their habitats through collaboration, education, and advocacy. It is a network of affiliate native plant societies, botanical gardens and … [Read more...]

Mayapples

I serve as the Plant Rescue Coordinator for the Wild Ones Fox Valley Area Chapter. Recently I got a call from a member asking about moving woodland mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) plants which were in danger because the overstory had been cut. The following information is from Jim Bray of Hickory … [Read more...]

National Trails Day – June 4, 2016

Signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968, the first Saturday of June is designated as National Trails Day.  So get yourself outside and walk along a naturally landscaped trail or among the native plants in your garden tomorrow.  Enjoy! Here in the Fox Cities check out the many … [Read more...]

Problem Road Crossings for Turtles – Wisconsin Citizen Science

Citizens of Wisconsin are being asked to submit information about problematic road crossings for turtles to either WDNR conservation biologist Andrew Badje 608-785-9472 or Rori Paloski 608-264-6040.  Or you can register sightings directly on-line which includes an opportunity to upload photos of … [Read more...]