Western PA Wild Ones Members Spotlight

18 Spectacular Asters (Symphyotrichum spp.) to Grow in your Allegheny County, PA Butterfly Garden

February 13, 2024April 30, 2024 | Genus Spotlights

American-asters, those in the Symphyotrichum genus, as opposed to the European asters, those in the Aster genus, are one of the most common flowers in the late summer and autumn. These plants serve as host plants for the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis), and silvery checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis) butterflies as well as […] Continue reading "18 Spectacular Asters (Symphyotrichum spp.) to Grow in your Allegheny County, PA Butterfly Garden"

Letter Writing Campaign

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 | Plant Spotlights

You can copy and paste the below letter and email to: [email protected] Subject Line: CPNWC Meeting comments To Whom It May Concern: WILD CHERVIL (Anthriscus sylvestris) LESSER CELANDINE (Ficaria verna) CHOCOLATE VINE (Akebia quinata) In addition to these three species, I recommend the committee consider the following species as they are currently in the nursery […] Continue reading "Letter Writing Campaign"

Refuge on the Edge of the Woods

March 29, 2022June 19, 2023 | Member Spotlight

Refuge on the edge of the woods “I’m not very garden proud. You’ll see when you come what I mean,” Stephanie Ulmer warns. “My garden is very messy. It’s yearlong messy, even when at the height of most obvious beauty. I love my garden.” A large –and beautifully messy– residence on Elmer Street rests in […] Continue reading "Refuge on the Edge of the Woods"

Growing Up Wild and Free

February 8, 2022February 13, 2022 | Member Spotlight

This new Wild Ones series introduces us to the Wild Ones, Western PA chapter members, and how we are healing the Earth one yard at the time. Who and what are we? What does it mean to be a Wild One? Growing (up) wild and free in a patch you know so well A small […] Continue reading "Growing Up Wild and Free"

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