Tag: landscaping

Leading by Example: Members Certifying Native Landscapes Across the Greater Baton Rouge Area

Posted on | Landscaping, LNPS Certified

Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge Members are actively adding native plants to their landscapes to share and enjoy the beauty of our native flora, preserve local ecotypes, benefit pollinators and wildlife, and protect the ecological value of their land. The Louisiana Certified Habitat program by the Louisiana Native Plant Society (LNPS) “recognizes the efforts of […] Continue reading "Leading by Example: Members Certifying Native Landscapes Across the Greater Baton Rouge Area"

Plaquemine Garden Club Explores Gardening with Native Plants

Posted on | Event recap

The Plaquemine Garden Club (PGC) was interested in learning about native plants, and Heather Blanchard volunteered to coordinate speakers and resources for a memorable and informative meeting on November 11, 2025 at the Plaquemine KC building. As the Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge Membership Chair, Certified Native Plant Professional of Heather’s Habitat, and garden club […] Continue reading "Plaquemine Garden Club Explores Gardening with Native Plants"

Seed Swap 2025!

Posted on | Event recap, Seed collection

The Greater Baton Rouge chapter of Wild Ones hosted their 4th annual seed swap October 19, 2025 at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. Members look forward to this event all year because it is a wonderful opportunity to swap seeds native to our area and to donate local ecotype seeds to the Wild Ones seed […] Continue reading "Seed Swap 2025!"

Inspiration: Spring Yard Visits

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This spring, we visited four yards of Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge members who are integrating native plants into their landscaping. This was a great way to get inspiration and learn from each other. Seeing the native plants in a landscape setting, talking about the different species of plants, and hearing about the various techniques […] Continue reading "Inspiration: Spring Yard Visits"

Pots, Planters and Promise

Posted on | In the News

Mary Ann Sternberg wrote a lovely article in the Advocate, titled, “Wild Ones: Nurturing backyard native plants in Baton Rouge. Here’s how you can, too.” She interviews Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge President, Janine Kharey, and takes us through her incredibly diverse native garden and nursery all contained within a residential Baton Rouge yard. She […] Continue reading "Pots, Planters and Promise"