You have found the Wild Ones Greater Baltimore Chapter, where you can enhance your native plant education in the Baltimore region. We would love to connect with you and bring you in to our community of passionate native plant gardeners, who seek to help the greater regional ecosystem by starting in their own yards. We welcome people of all levels of expertise to join our group and help share knowledge with others. Our events include educational presentations, garden tours, plant & and seed swaps. Help us grow by volunteering or running a committee in an area that reflects your skills and passion. Connect with us on Facebook or send us a note.
Educational Events & Webinars
Our mission is to connect you with resources and people that will help make your native plant journey one of wonder and success! Join us for educational webinars and in person educational events.
Pictured: A lovely tour of Glenstone with Members and friends last spring!
Native Plant Nurseries
Some that we recommend are:
Kollar Nursery (MD/PA border), Herring Run Nursery (Baltimore), Chesapeake Natives (MD), Bona Terra (MD), Toad Shade (NJ), Earth Sangha (NOVA) and Wood Thursh Nursery (VA).
Online Sources are Izel Native Plants, Direct Native Plants, and My Home Park (includes a garden plan).
Photo: Kollar Nursery
Get Started with your Native Plant education
Here are some resources for determining what is native in your area:
We recommend two stand out sources. Flora of the Southeastern U.S. and the Northern Virginia Plant Atlas.
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