Businesses get glimpse of landscape plan Oct 1, 2009
Bank of America s Woody Dupuis, who is a member of the Parks and Community Appearance Board, said the plan should decrease maintenance of the area, add native plant species, and improve the access for those with physical challenges. And make sure that what is planted has irrigation, he said. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Greenspace: Don't ignore yard aesthetics because weather has cooled Sep 30, 2009
Eupatorium (Joe Pye Weed) is a native plant that we take for granted as it is often seen growing along side the road. It makes a wonderful addition to the fall garden, with dense mop heads of mauve flowers (zones 2-9). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Citizens want lead in Cal Ave tree selection Sep 30, 2009
We'll have to see how the rest of the process works," he said. The city is also working with Canopy, a Palo Alto-based urban forestry nonprofit organization, to help select tree species. The new trees are expected to be planted in November under the current schedule, according to a notice sent out by the Public Works department on Sept. 27. Comments Posted by Howard, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Sep 28, 2009 at 7:05 pmI'm sure this guy knows what he talking about, but do we... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Fulton reunion set this weekend for Mo. Native Plant Society Sep 26, 2009
Native Plant Society By DON NORFLEETThe Fulton Sun. The Missouri Native Plant Society will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a reunion in Fulton this weekend ... The chapters participate in local events to help support the goals of the society to promote native plants. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Aggies demo native plants garden Sep 24, 2009
left, who is the Dean of the College of Agriculture, and Kara Purser look at an interpretive sign in a native plant garden on the USU campus Tuesday afternoon ... The native plants need little more H20, if any, than what Mother Nature provides ... For Kjelgren, planting native plants on campus is appropriate given the school s high-desert locale. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Platte Valley winter range stressed Sep 22, 2009
He pointed to cheatgrass as an example, which Burton said has taken over and stunted native plant growth on the slopes of Baggot Rocks during the last 10 years. This invasive exotic plant (from the Mediterranean) is a huge concern for us on winter range, Lanka said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Peter Garrett on biodiveristy Sep 22, 2009
A: I think that it is increasingly evident that the approaches of the past havent succeeded sufficiently to halt the decline in biodiversity generally, and specifically to remove immediate threats to our really unique endemic native plant and animal species. And because we are now facing significant additional threats by way of climate change impact its very clear to me that a much more holistic approach is needed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Green thumbs up: Explore the beauty of fall-blooming wildflowers Sep 20, 2009
Although a native plant, the ironweed actually escaped from my garden into the meadow ... With the current trend favoring the use of more native plants, which tend to survive and thrive during our erratic weather patterns, these hardy persistent natives, especially Joe-Pye-Weed, goldenrods, asters, and ironweeds, may soon be welcomed by a wider audience into our local gardens and landscapes. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
What they preach Sep 19, 2009
New projects are geared at reducing water consumption while using native plant species for landscaping. In addition, the church hopes to implement a community garden in the near future. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Council supports arboretum, garden project Sep 19, 2009
Gray said the existing large trees would remain on-site, but additional trees and other plants would be added to make the property a place where students, garden club members, master gardeners, forestry students, agriculture classes, 4-H club members and anyone else who is interested can become more educated about our native plant life. Judy Gray, project manager for the Arboretum Project, stands on the site of the old Avenue F ball park, which will be transformed into an arboretum/botanical... (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Students Mark 9/11 With Day Of Service Sep 12, 2009
Students Take Part In Save The Native Plant Program. POSTED: 4:06 pm PDT September 11, 2009UPDATED: 6:00 pm PDT September 11, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
Group bringing publicity to eco-friendly options Sep 9, 2009
The expo will offer residents a variety of options to "go green," including demonstrations on native plants, indoor air quality, renewable energy options, home energy conservation, water conservation and recycling options ... 10:15: Native plant workshop. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
For the environment Sep 8, 2009
SECOND ANNUAL VOLCANO FOREST EDUCATION FAIR, with native plant sales (in conjunction with Kulani Correction Facilities horticultural program; part of proceeds to benefit Hawaiian Silversword Foundation), interpretational nature walks, displays, arts and crafts, hula, cultural demonstrations, hands-on activities, baked goods, organic and vegetarian dishes, Thai bentos and Mexican meals; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus, Big Island; free; information, 808-967-8222 ...... (Honolulu Advertiser)
La Brea blaze could cause runoff, floods Sep 6, 2009
Hydromulching the aerial application of a mixture of paper, wood fiber and a binding substance, to help minimize erosion and trap moisture so the native plant seeds already in the ground and in the soil can re-establish themselves has been determined to not be feasible, and it is not an option at this time for areas devastated by the La Brea Fire, Cooper said. The blaze, about 20 miles east of Santa Maria, began Aug. 8 and burned for two weeks before being contained. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Board approves hydromulching Sep 6, 2009
The hydromulching project will treat 1,200 acres, depending on private land owner participation, with the mixture of paper, wood fiber and a binding substance, to help minimize erosion and trap moisture so the native plant seeds already in the ground and in the soil can re-establish themselves. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Supervisors OK contract for hydromulching project on property burned by Jesusita Fire Sep 6, 2009
The hydromulching project will treat 1,200 acres, depending on private land owner participation, with the mixture of paper, wood fiber and a binding substance, to help minimize erosion and trap moisture so the native plant seeds already in the ground and in the soil can re-establish themselves. Aerial application of the substance could begin as soon as Sept. 15, said Tom Fayram, Santa Barbara County's deputy director of public works and water resources. (Santa Maria Times)
Firefighters battle blaze on difficult forest terrain Sep 3, 2009
Threatened were the watersheds of Makakupaia State Forest and the Kamakou Preserve, an area where hundreds of rare native plant, animal and insect species live ... Stands of pine trees in the preserve were also burned, but the fire had not yet reached areas where native plant species grow, the Nature Conservancy said ... Threatened were the watersheds of Makakupaia State Forest and the Kamakou Preserve, an area where hundreds of rare native plant, animal and insect species live. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Outcry halts tree planting Aug 30, 2009
Several members of local Audubon and Native Plant Society chapters were shocked to see the e-mail. Eucalyptus trees are not native to Florida, and many agencies, including Volusia County, classify them as an exotic, invasive species. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Jackson Bottom banking on success through access Aug 29, 2009
Much of the mitigation involves attempting to get rid of non-native reed-canary grass, a virulent species that chokes out native plants more conducive to wetlands habitat ... With recent trail reconstruction begun by crews from the Navy's Seabees and being finished by parks crews, many original trails in the uplands have been improved to give more visibility to native plant species and provide more interpretive displays. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Gardening: Native plants easy to care for Aug 22, 2009
Add a new native plant or two to the landscape this fall ... Many native plants attract wildlife, help conserve water because of their low water requirements and require less fertilizers and pesticides -- if any at all -- than non-native plants. (Florida Today)
New Missouri River plan will focus on public's vision Aug 22, 2009
It wants to gather the thoughts of people all along its route about the river's role in such topics as flood risk, recreational use, power production, agricultural use, historical value, endangered species, native plant species and significant animals, birds and plants. And anything else. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
What's happenin' Saturday Aug 22, 2009
The Montana Native Plant Society Calypso Chapter invites the public to a special tour of the restored Silver Bow Creek wetlands on Saturday. Meet at 9 a.m. at the southwest corner of the Town Pump parking lot in Rocker. (Montana Standard, MT)
City receives lots of green from APS Aug 22, 2009
City senior civil engineer Chris Kmetty and APS employees Mike DeWitt, manager of transmission construction projects, and Kristi Lyzwa, section leader for the APS outdoor lighting department, stand alongside the Happy Valley Road median where native plants donated by APS are being transplanted ... The city is transplanting nearly 300 native plants, donated by APS, in the median of the new Happy Valley Road extension between 83rd Avenue and Lake Pleasant Parkway and Peoria Sports Complex ...... (Peoria Times, AZ)
Weekend Events Aug 21, 2009
Class in Edinboro to focus on native plants. The Native Plants tour and talk, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at Goodell Gardens, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro, will showcase the Gardens' native species ... Attendees will receive a free native plant. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Aug 20, 2009
Creek wetlands tour is Saturday The Montana Native Plant Society Calypso Chapter invites the public to a special tour of the restored Silver Bow Creek wetlands on Saturday, Aug. 22. Sites will contain 100-percent revege-tated plants not more than five years old. (Montana Standard, MT)
Native plants can help with runoff: Aug 20, 2009
Native plants can help with runoff ... Over the past four years I have swapped out lawn for native plants at our home ... Initially I did this by not watering our lawn, and where it died, I tilled it up and planted native plants. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Bluebell Gentian - favorite wildflower of the drought (3) Aug 16, 2009
By Bill Ward - Native Plant Society of Texas ... The Boerne chapter of the Native Plant Society recently presented Debbie Reid with the SUN (Standing Up for Natives) Award ... Reid has been one of this areas most innovative and influential stewards of native plants and the general ecosystem. (Boerne Star, TX)
At the Trail (4) Aug 16, 2009
The worst of these exotic invasive plants replace native plant communities, disrupt interactions with the natural ecosystem and reduce biological diversity ... Today, it grows along the Cibolo Creek above, in and below Boerne and is responsible for reduced native plant diversity ... It is especially important to remove Chinaberry because the leaf litter beneath this plant alters the soil and impairs native plant growth and seed germination. (Boerne Star, TX)
State board moves to buy Cashton area woodlands Aug 14, 2009
The Eureka Maple Woods State Natural Area was established in the southwest corner of Monroe County in 1989 to preserve one of the rarest native plant communities in the state, said Craig Thompson, a Department of Natural Resources program manager in La Crosse. If you walk onto the site in spring, you see an ephemeral display of wildflowers that s rich and beautiful, said Thompson. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Green Space: Can creeping charlie be controlled? Aug 13, 2009
Creeping charlie is a native plant of Europe and was introduced to North America by early settlers. At the time it was considered to be good ground cover for shady areas. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Removal of Greenland's Winnicut Dam to begin in August Aug 13, 2009
The food is very disappointing and very over priced for (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Photographer captures beauty of native flowers Aug 6, 2009
checks native plants and grasses Tuesday at a prairie site he planted near Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden and Museum, located between Cochrane and Fountain City ... What we don t know about native plants would fill volumes compared to what we do know, he said ... He turned his newfound passion into a business Wood and his wife have been cultivating native plant root-stock and seed professionally since 1996. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Fountain City photographer finds inspiration among native plants, grasses Aug 6, 2009
What we don t know about native plants would fill volumes compared to what we do know, he said ... Wood and his wife have been cultivating native plant root-stock and seed professionally since 1996, and he began taking photos of flowers for the catalog. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Governor's residence a model of sustainability Aug 1, 2009
There's "Penn's Woods," a shady enclave of native plants from woodlands and meadows put in by Mrs. Ridge and her husband -- who also loves gardening, she said ... Ultimately, a master plan was drawn up that included four separate garden areas: There's the Jane Shafer Rose Garden, named after the wife of former Gov. Ray Shafer; Penn's Woods, a native plant garden; the terraced West Lawn, which is used for large groups and receptions; and the Susquehanna Garden, a private space for the governor's... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Extinction Crisis Looms In Oceania Jul 30, 2009
More than 2,500 invasive plants have colonized New Zealand and Australia representing about 11 percent of native plant species. Many invasive weeds, vertebrate pests, and fishes were introduced by government, agriculturalists, horticulturalists and hunters. (Science Daily)
Citrus bugs found in Fresno Jul 30, 2009
A weevil released to attack a weed has veered off target and is gobbling up a native plant in Nebraska ... A weevil released to attack a weed has veered off target and is gobbling up a native plant in Nebraska. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Fair goes green (3) Jul 29, 2009
Organizations participating include the Powers High School Native Plant Center, Shoreline Education for Awareness, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Coos Soil and Water Conservation District, Coos County Weed Board, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Coos Watershed Association. The energy tent offers information about the potential for alternative and renewable energy production in Coos County, including biomass fuels, wave energy, solar and wind. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
In pest wars, 'good' bugs can go bad Jul 24, 2009
A weevil released to attack a weed has veered off target and is gobbling up a native plant in Nebraska ... In the 1940s, Klamathweed beetle helped control St. John's wort, a weed that is toxic to livestock and crowds out native plant species. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Lexington at Large: DPW is taking the LEED in construction Jul 24, 2009
Native plant species were identified to eliminate the need for any irrigation. A construction management plan, including recycling, was adopted so that 86 percent of the demolition waste from the existing facility could be diverted from disposal in landfills and incinerators. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Why do leaves change color in the fall? Jul 24, 2009
Many of the colors we see in fall are always present, but normally theyre hidden from view, says UW-Madison native plant gardener Susan Carpenter. The leaves of trees and other plants contain three main pigments: carotene, anthocyanin, and the photosynthetic pigment, chlorophyll, which captures the suns energy to make food for plants. (Why Files)
Mauna Kea selected for world's largest telescope Jul 23, 2009
Mauna Kea is considered sacred to Native Hawaiians, while environmentalists have raised concerns about how the project will affect rare native plant and insect species atop the volcano. That opposition could affect work on the new telescope, especially if those against the project decide to head to court. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mauna Kea chosen as site for world's largest telescope Jul 22, 2009
The volcano also is home to rare native plant and insect species and the Sierra Club has voiced concern that no one has studied the "carrying capacity" of the mountain. In 2007, legal challenges by environmental and Hawaiian groups helped scuttle plans for a $50 million addition to the W.M. Keck Observatory. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Predators battle bugs, become pests themselves Jul 22, 2009
A weevil released to attack a weed has veered off target and is gobbling up a native plant in Nebraska ... In the 1940s, Klamathweed beetle helped control St. John's wort, a weed that is toxic to livestock and crowds out native plant species ... The fly larvae became food for deer mice that proliferated and ate the seeds of the very native plants the fly was supposed to protect, said Dean Pearson, a research ecologist at the U.S. Forest Service's Rocky Mountain Research Station. (Concord Monitor)
Blood and tears (731) Jul 22, 2009
They also had to safeguard native plant and animal species and areas of historic significance. Although she didn't speak at the dedication, Joanne Kittel helped Collett realize his dream by donating part of her land, an act she described as "the right thing to do.". (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
G&F, city discuss park on BLM land Jul 21, 2009
The Gd like to remove invasive Russian Olives that are pushing out native plant species such as cottonwood. Thirty acres of city property in the section has great wetland potential, said Steve Yekel, Gl fisheries supervisor. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Preparing for water changes Jul 20, 2009
The best planting time for California native plants is early fall. That is why Sequoia Chapter of the California Native Plant Society holds its annual fall plant sale the last Saturday in September at Clovis Botanical Garden. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Voices on the Wind concert features 300-voice youth chorus at Blaisdell Jul 20, 2009
In addition to the unthirsty and native plant sale, check out Xeriscape workshops, keiki games, keiki garden planting, guided tours of the three-acre demonstration garden and a free mulch giveaway. For more information on the open house, plant sale or xeriscaping, visit or call 748-5041. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Native Grown (1) Jul 19, 2009
for the landscape - By Bill Ward, Native Plant Society of Texas ... The Boerne chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas provides free planting and care instructions for Indian grass at nurseries participating in Operation NICE. (Boerne Star, TX)
Native Plant Society Meets July 21 In Lkld. Jul 19, 2009
Native Plant Society Meets July 21 In Lkld. Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 6:08 AM EDT Heartland Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet July 21 at 7 p.m. ... The speaker will be Ame; Nichole Bailey and the sublect will be the importance of native plants in plant communities. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Helena woman’s 7-year experiment yields lovely plot untouched by deer Jul 19, 2009
Lavender-colored hesperis blooms at the end of May, while pussy toes, a native plant with pinkish-white flowers, flower through June. Newell calls catmint with its striking deep purple flowers extending toward the sky the mainstay of the garden. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Summer adventures at the Heard Museum Jul 19, 2009
Corry said students worked on drawings of live animals in the classroom and spent time outside drawing in the native plant gardens. Thursday the group was scheduled to create aboriginal bark paintings. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Green Space: Use 'invasive' perennials effectively Jul 17, 2009
This native plant can be seen along roadsides or railroad tracks, and will enjoy sandy soil. If you plant some spiderwort, try it in a group for effect. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Learn fire wise gardening in Big Bear Valley Jul 16, 2009
The seventh annual Xeriscape Garden Tour Saturday, July 18, showcases a fire wise home, where the homeowner married defensible space with drought tolerant and native plants. The tour offers guests ideas on how to build a landscaping plan that uses native plants that don t need much water to offer a colorful landscape, and bushes and plants that are fire wise ... At the fire wise home, attendees can pick up information on which native plants should be planted within 15 feet of the home and which... (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Kentucky bluegrass is great for lawns but not pastures Jul 16, 2009
The water just gets into the surface of the soil, where they have their roots, but it doesn't get very far into the soil and that water is not available to the native plant species that you would like to have in the system, Nichols said. The idea is to get plants that will work with the organisms that are in the soil in such a way that they are actually benefiting the plants you want to have there. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
S.F. native's quest to fill city with natives Jul 16, 2009
The butterfly had come to the right place: The Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Council's Native Plant Nursery lures all kinds of wildlife to the southeast corner of Golden Gate Park ... The nursery has at least 60 species of native plants, most of them indigenous to San Francisco ... "The first thing I did was rip out the driveway and put in native plants," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Don't plant during dormancy Jul 14, 2009
Conservationists are proposing a third national monument in southwestern Oregon to protect rare native plants and wildlife corridors ... The best planting time for California native plants is early fall ... That is why Sequoia Chapter of the California Native Plant Society holds its annual fall plant sale the last Saturday in September at Clovis Botanical Garden. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Prickly pear pads prepared Jul 8, 2009
One type of prickly pear that grows wild in the Yuma area is the beavertail cactus, but it is protected under the Arizona Native Plant Law, according to Karen Reichhardt, a botanist with the Bureau of Land Management in Yuma. However, one variety of edible cactus called Opuntia ficus-indica can be purchased, planted and harvested, Reichhardt says. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Caledonia hosting garden tour July 12 Jul 3, 2009
It includes about 30 varieties of drought-resistant and water-loving native plants, which bring color to the garden from Spring through fall ... The colorful backyard features native plant gardens, and a five-acre back forty is being developed as an all native area for wildlife to enjoy. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Public needs to hear the truth about ranching Jul 2, 2009
A study of the Upper Missouri River Breaks by Kudray et al. (2004) found that many cottonwood stands were choked with non-native plants such as smooth brome. Some sites, however, still held diverse native plant communities. (Missoulian, MT)
Partnerships get kids, teachers outdoors for learning (2) Jun 28, 2009
Bonhams outdoor classroom includes native plant and butterfly gardens, several concrete planters for individual classroom design and use, a rainwater catchment system, and other outside learning areas with shade and seating. The gardens were planned and planted by Bonham parents and students, Texas Native Plant Society members, Texas Master Naturalists, and Cibolo Nature Center volunteers. (Boerne Star, TX)
Residents question corporate event size and controls; Giese Memorial Library rain garden is happening after-all Jun 26, 2009
Council has expressed opposition to the appearance of native plant gardens and has said the city already has plenty of park-like spaces. Sheree Vincent, representing the volunteer garden effort, tried again last week and this time the project got council's blessing. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Soon we won't be able to see the wood or the trees Jun 17, 2009
Vince Heffernan, a biodynamic sheep farmer who has massive river red gums aged around 300 years on his Dalton property 250 kilometres south-west of Sydney, said he has seen dramatic new native plant growth and water retention in the soil through grazing his 3500 flock in one mob. Each paddock is intensively grazed and then rested for five months, allowing seedlings to grow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
NATURE’S OWN: DELTA RIVERS STRESSES ‘FUN’ FOR PLANT SHOW Jun 16, 2009
Categories include ugliest, prettiest, tallest, native plant, exotic plant, mixed container and kids corner. The latter group is for ages 15-under. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Volunteers Create Hike, Bike Trails Jun 6, 2009
2 miles of natural surface paths that meander through wooded areas with Loblolly pine and cypress trees, along with many other varieties of native plant species. Those who are working on the project said their goal is to reserve a wooded area near Spring. (Click2Houston, TX)
Tiny flower found in Presidio after 92 years Jun 6, 2009
A tiny yellow flower found recently in the Presidio is as good as gold to native plant specialists. The Smooth Owl Clover had not been seen at the former military base since 1917 when Presidio Trust naturalists stumbled across a surprise bloom while collecting seeds near Fort Scott. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
