Planning a native garden? Looking for trustworthy plant information? Wondering where to actually find the plants? We’ve been working on something for you! Wild Ones Quad Cities has expanded the Resources section of our website with new and updated information designed to make native gardening easier, whether you are planting your first few natives or adding to […] Continue reading "New Native Plant Resources for Quad Cities Gardeners"
Join us April 25th at Hauberg Estate for Keynote Speaker Grant Fessler, a panel discussion, sustainability experts, breakout sessions, garden tour, vendors, yoga, sound bowls, and of course- pizza! We look forward to seeing you there! Some fun new learning opportunities added for 2026! Bring a friend. It is FREE! Join us to learn about […] Continue reading "Join us for this awesome free event!"
Who wants to win one of our *brand new* Wild Ones QC yard signs?! To enter: 1. You must be a current member of WOQC to enter. 2. Submit ONE image (either a photo or photo collage) of your spring native plant garden. 3. Email your image to [email protected] 4. Deadline is June 1 at […] Continue reading "Yard Sign Giveaway!"
Join us for this awesome free event! Join us April 11 at Hauberg Estate for Keynote Speaker Pauline Drobney, a panel discussion, breakout sessions, garden tour, vendors, therapy dogs, and of course- pizza! We look forward to seeing you there! Some fun new learning opportunities added for 2025! Bring a friend. It is FREE! Join […] Continue reading "Plants, Paths & Pizza 2025"
Oh my goodness, Wild Ones! We are SO excited to show you a current list of the seeds we have available for our Seed Swap on November 10! The Seed Swap will be held at the Butterworth Education Center. See our Calendar for more information. Some of these seeds have been collected by us, and […] Continue reading "Our Seed Swap Inventory (so far!)"
Come take a stroll (or scroll!) through Gina Bartleson's pollinator garden, located in Iowa City, Iowa! View a variety of native plants, including anise hyssop, culver's root, rattlesnake master, and more. Continue reading "July in the Urban Garden"
by Gina Bartleson My pollinator garden, located in Iowa City, began 8 years ago this year. It’s a continual work in progress. Each year, we have converted more of our yard to pollinator habitat. Each year, more native plants are added and the ones we already planted creep and expand. Each year, we see more […] Continue reading "May in the Urban Garden"
written by Emma Harmon Last Friday, we gathered at Illiniwek Forest Preserve to meander down the trail and see what we could see! It was an awesome way to practice identification of woodland plants and to spot some fun blooms. The blue phlox that was popping up everywhere was completely enchanting, and we were all […] Continue reading "Wildflower Social at Illiniwek: Event Recap"
We now have the plant sale sun/shade list available! Now’s the time to start narrowing down your must-have selections. You can download the PDF here to print and bring to the sale. Happy planning! See all the info about our Plant Sale, including links to purchase our Wild Ones Bird & Butterfly Garden Presale on […] Continue reading "Hauberg Native Plant Sale Sun/Shade Plant List"
written by Meghan Hollister The spring solstice has a funny way of infusing my spirit with life. Days lengthen, energy is refreshed, and life begins to stir. Birdsong greets the morning with sunlight that has already been waiting, almost offensive in its motivation, on its effortless celestial path that nudges life along. This is a […] Continue reading "Spring Awakenings"