Recent Posts
One our main goals for Wild Roots from the start has been to keep learning, and sharing our lessons learned as we go. We hope you learn something new or just feel inspired to continue on your own journey into the wild world of sustainable gardening.
Creating Nature in Our Communities
We need to be more focused on the broader idea of bringing nature – including native plant communities and the beneficial wildlife they attract – into communities in as many ways as possible.
New Studies Weigh Ecological Value of Native Cultivars
It makes sense that if you want to support wildlife and natural processes, you’d want the plants you select to reflect those processes, as opposed to choosing genetically indistinct clones that may exhibit unusual characteristics. But is there a scientific basis for this?
Why You Should Care About Pollinators
Native Plant Sale This Weekend!
Fight Climate Change at Home: Landscaping with Native Grasses
Wild Roots Reviews: Bringing Nature Home
Mapping Our Yard with Habitat Network
How We Turned Our Yard Into a Certified Backyard Habitat
Oh, Christmas Tree: Finding and Saving the Fraser Fir
Why Choose Native Plants? A Wild Roots Manifesto
Environmental Sustainability: Making an Impact at Home
Making Our Meadow - Part Two
Our plan was to transition about 1500 square feet of our back yard towards the back of our property. No, it wasn’t quite the dozens of rolling acres like the ones at Longwood Gardens (above) that inspired us. But it would make a difference in a small way, and provide us with a nice patch of wild beauty.
Making Our Meadow - Part One
The benefits of a wildflower meadow over a traditional lawn are many, but the super quick version: less maintenance, provides food and shelter for wildlife, and brings a patch of wild beauty to your yard.
