One of the many reasons people join Wild Ones is to learn more about native plants. The monthly programs are one way in which our chapter tries to meet this need. But every yard has unique opportunities and challenges. Enter Team W.I.L.D. (Wild In Landscape Design)
This team is made up of chapter members who are enthusiastic about native plants (no particular expertise beyond that is required). As a group, we help each other out. This might take the form of brainstorming together, visiting each other’s yards, or researching plants.
For example, maybe you have a north facing front door and want ideas for plants along the foundation and entryway steps. Team W.I.L.D. springs into action and makes suggestions. Or maybe your deeply shaded back yard doesn’t grow grass well and you’d like to know what might prosper. Again Team W.I.L.D. can help.
To be successful in this peer-to-peer idea sharing team, we just need people willing to help offer ideas. We are very clearly not landscape designers and there are no expectations that we’ll supply a fully developed planting diagram.
In addition to the practical tips the team can provide, we also want this to be social, interactive and fun! We’ll do yard visits and chat about our experiences with natives. Signing up to get help also means that you’ll offer help too. There’s no mandatory time commitment, and newbies are definitely encouraged to jump in and learn from those with more experience. (Also note: we are not a botany club and knowing all proper names and terms isn’t necessary — we just love native plants and the benefits they bring to the ecosystem.)
Sound interesting? Please send a note to our chapter email ([email protected]), or mention it to someone at one of our in-person meetings.