Winter Sowing Resources from West Cook Wild Ones Linda Walker and Stephanie Walquist It’s cold and snowy out, but you can still do some gardening and prepare for spring! Plant some seeds now, set them outside, and in the spring, you will have many new plants, either for free or for the cost of a […]
We love to celebrate the beauty of native plants even in winter when most of us keep them standing for biodiversity and beauty. We’re sharing the winners of the contest in this post. Members, be on the lookout for our holiday card that features the winning photo. In the meantime, enjoy these beautiful snapshots. As […]
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West Cook Wild Ones Native Garden Grant By Barbara Rose Reprinted with permission from [email protected] Cook County’s Fall Newsletter When West Cook Wild Ones announced a new grant program in January 2020 to engage young people in native gardening, few guessed the challenges ahead. By the time the ground had thawed, Chicago-area gardeners were sheltering […]
Joining Wild Ones West Cook chapter turns your concerns of biodiversity and sustainable environmentalism into local action. In 2020 alone, our plant sale brought native plants to 366 gardens, despite the pandemic. Our monthly programs and conferences spread awareness of native plants’ benefits and offer expert insights for experienced gardeners and nature-lovers. Through our grant […]
Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: A Native Garden Tour Saturday, August 10, 2019 1:00–4:00 PM Are you curious about native plant gardening? Join us on Saturday, August 10, to see gardens brimming with life and beauty and talk with the gardeners who created them. Birds, Bees and Butterflies: A Native Garden Tour, sponsored by West Cook […]
