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"
Having waited until deadline day, I’ve written about the subject that I know best, although still only a little and much of it wrong- myself. The first native plant thrill that I can remember was on Hog Mountain in South Central Virginia. My Aunt Dixie was an enthusiastic wildflower lover, and her “Holy Grail” was […] Continue reading "Confessions of a Lousy Native Plant Gardener"