Tag: native plants

Welcome to The Prairie Post! News, events & native gardening from Wild Ones Quad Cities!

Posted on | General

To help keep everyone connected and informed, Wild Ones Quad Cities will now send most chapter updates in a monthly newsletter format. We’ll reserve one-off emails for timely or important updates, such as event changes, reminders, or volunteer opportunities. Our goal is simple: keep you informed while keeping your inbox free from clutter! Please send […] Continue reading "Welcome to The Prairie Post! News, events & native gardening from Wild Ones Quad Cities!"

New Native Plant Resources for Quad Cities Gardeners

Posted on | Education, Native Plants

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 for this awesome free event!

Posted on | Garden Tour, Native Plants

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!"

Hauberg Native Plant Sale Pre-Order Sun and Shade kits are Now LIVE!

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We now have the plant sale 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. Visit the Hauberg Estate Native Plant Sale page for more information and the latest updates. Happy planning! See all the info about our Plant […] Continue reading "Hauberg Native Plant Sale Pre-Order Sun and Shade kits are Now LIVE!"

June in the Urban Garden

Posted on | Garden Tour

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 "June in the Urban Garden"

Spring Awakenings

Posted on | General, Native Plants

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"

Plant Sale Planning Guide

Posted on | General, Native Plants

Let us help you keep track of your must-haves for the native plant sale! This two page document includes all of the plants that will be available, along with some helpful tips to consider when planning your garden. We will continue to feature and highlight various plants leading up to the sale. So- print out […] Continue reading "Plant Sale Planning Guide"