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Coneflowers and asters. Photo by Mark O\u2019Brien<\/p><\/div>\n

By Emma Castleberry<\/p>\n

Wild Ones WNC is part of a national organization dedicated to promoting the use of native plants in landscaping through education, advocacy and collaboration with like-minded organizations. \u201cWild Ones WNC is one of four chapters in North Carolina,\u201d says Adrienne O\u2019Brien, the organization\u2019s secretary. \u201cWe are all part of the Wild Ones national organization which includes 94 established chapters and 36 \u2018Seedlings\u2019 in 34 states. It officially started in 1979 in Milwaukee, WI in response to the new interest in landscaping with native plants.\u201d<\/p>\n

Native plants play a crucial role in the health of local ecosystems, and many species thrive in our region. Some of O\u2019Brien\u2019s favorites include bee balms, boneset, goldenrod, beardtongue, lobelias and coneflowers. \u201cIt is fascinating to watch all of the \u2018drama\u2019 in a meadow as the plants, insects and vertebrates interact to form a food web in your own yard,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

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Seed Swap at Fifth Season Gardening Company. Photo by Adam Bigelow<\/p><\/div>\n

In addition to recommending landscaping with plants that are native to your ecoregion, the organization encourages responsible management of landscapes, emphasizing non-chemical methods for invasive plant removal. \u201cThe end goal is to have an area filled with a diversity of native plants without using fertilizers or pesticides,\u201d says O\u2019Brien. \u201cThe plant communities will attract insects, which feed the birds so they can rear their young. In the fall, the birds eat the seeds as they migrate.\u201d<\/p>\n

A critical focus of Wild Ones WNC is the role of native plants in preserving biodiversity. \u201cThere are many insect larvae that feed on native plants,\u201d says O\u2019Brien. \u201cSome are very specific\u2014Monarchs on milkweeds, for example. Others are more general leaf-feeding insects on asters, goldenrods and oaks. These are vital to birds in order to raise their young. The number of caterpillars needed to raise a clutch is phenomenal.<\/p>\n

Without more areas with natural habitat, the number of birds and insects will decline. In addition, many mammals and reptiles also depend on these diverse areas for homes and food.\u201d<\/p>\n

The chapter actively spreads awareness about native plants through community engagement, distributing educational materials at a number of venues. \u201cLast summer, we worked with a local nursery (MR Gardens) to promote the use of natives at Plants for Wildlife kiosks hosted by several local garden centers and stores in the Asheville\/Black Mountain area,\u201d says O\u2019Brien.<\/p>\n

A common challenge in promoting native plants is overcoming misconceptions about their aesthetic and maintenance requirements. \u201cMany people don\u2019t like the idea of having \u2018weeds\u2019 in their yard,\u201d says O\u2019Brien. \u201cHowever, with a good design, thoughtful plant choices, and careful management, these concerns can be overcome. There are several excellent landscape designers in our area that can assist with planning and implementation, many of them members of our chapter.\u201d If a homeowner is reluctant about landscaping with native plants, O\u2019Brien recommends starting in a tucked-away part of the yard, then expanding as the benefits become clear.<\/p>\n

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Rose Milkweed. Photo by Mark O\u2019Brien<\/p><\/div>\n

The chapter engages the community through various events and initiatives. \u201cWe have held workshops, garden tours and plant walks in the past and hope to continue this coming season,\u201d says O\u2019Brien. \u201cSeed swaps at local venues were very well-attended. Our biggest effort is offering a selection of native plants on our website each fall at a very reasonable price. They are propagated by a chapter member and a percentage of the profits have been donated to the chapter to fund scholarships and programs.\u201d The chapter is also working to expand its reach. \u201cWe are hoping to strengthen and expand our governing board this year,\u201d says O\u2019Brien. \u201cOur chapter includes 15 counties in WNC, with a distance of nearly 150 miles between the farthest county seats. We hope to increase the number of in-person events throughout the region and get involved with other mission-related organizations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The organization will participate in upcoming events that align with its mission, including the Habitatscaping Conference on Saturday, May 17, at the A-B Tech Conference Center. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Asheville, Carolina Native Plant Nursery and Bee City USA \u2013 Asheville, the event features a keynote by Dr. Doug Tallamy. Wild Ones WNC will also be in attendance at the Spring Plant Sale at Asheville Botanical Garden on May 2 and 3.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit WildOnes.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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