Western PA Wild Ones
We are a local chapter of the “Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes” which promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.”
We are located in Western Pennsylvania in the Pittsburgh area. We love native plants, environment, and collaborating with like-minded folks.
Scott Heberling is a Bellevue resident who has embraced native plant gardening. His story reflects the learning curve that many of us have experienced in making these changes in our own yards. Wild Ones spoke with Scott to learn about his passion for native plants. When did you first learn about native plant gardening? It […] Continue reading "Member Spotlight: Scott Heberling"
Violets (Viola spp.) are a host plants for five fritillaries in western Pennsylvania, four of which are common to all violets and one, regal fritillary, is hosted by the bird-foot violet (Viola pedata). In the spring, violets have white, blue, violet, and yellow flowers. These herbs, which provide taller structure, can be a vital part […] Continue reading "21 Magical Native Violets You Can Grow in Western Pennsylvania"
Guest post by Ryan Scanlon with Q&A Landscaping. Q&A supports native biodiversity by installing hundreds of native flowers, shrubs, & trees every year. With the unending naturalization of imported plants, planting native bushes and perennials are important in sustaining (and saving) natural wildlife. But, there could be more light shed on planting specific hosts that […] Continue reading "7 Host Flowers & Bushes of Native Insect Larvae"
