Accent on Natural Landscaping

Donna VanBuecken

Late Fall Blooming Plants

I have many favorite wildflowers -- actually maybe all native plants are my favorite when it comes right down to it. But Common Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) and Tall Ironweed (Vernonia altissima) are definitely two of my favorite late fall blooming plants. And then, of course, there are all the … [Read more...]

Lorrie Otto’s Birthday September 9th

September 9th would have been Lorrie Otto's 98th birthday. Lorrie Otto -- Queen of the Prairie. Lorrie Otto -- the inspiration for Wild Ones. LORRIE OTTO SEEDS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM In 1996, Wild Ones Natural Landscapers Ltd honored Lorrie with a celebration and a program in her name - The Lorrie … [Read more...]

Perfect Summer for Beginning Retirement

This has been the perfect summer for beginning my retirement. Although last year was actually my first year, I spent that winding down from the activities related to my work as Wild Ones Executive Director. It was not easy winding down after nearly 20 years of work. Summer to Relax But this summer … [Read more...]

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...]