One of the best ways to learn about native planting is to see it in action. This summer, Wild Ones Western New York members opened their yards to one another for our Member-to-Member Yard Tour series. These small, informal gatherings gave members a chance to get beyond plant lists and recommendations and see what native […] Continue reading "A Summer in Our Members’ Yards: 2026 Member-to-Member Yard Tour Roundup"
Wild Ones Western New York closed out its summer series of Member-to-Member (M2M) yard tours with a visit to a tidy, welcoming garden in the heart of Snyder, New York. Though modest in size, the garden reflected a journey of transformation — from traditional landscaping toward a deeper embrace of native plants and local ecotype. […] Continue reading "A Native Garden in Snyder: Wrapping Up Our 2025 M2M Yard Tour Season"
Our latest Member-to-Member yard tour took us right into the heart of North Buffalo, where two very different but equally inspiring urban gardens showed us what’s possible when you swap lawn for life. First stop: a small but mighty North Buffalo front yard that proves size is no limit to biodiversity. This mature garden is […] Continue reading "Wild Ones WNY Member-to-Member Tour: Urban Gardens Bursting with Life in North Buffalo"
On a sunny summer day, Wild Ones WNY gathered for our first Member-to-Member (M2M) Yard Tour in the Ken/Ton area, and what a great day it was! We had 15 participants join us to explore two gardens, with members sharing stories about how their native plant landscapes have evolved — from sourcing plants to trial-and-error […] Continue reading "Sharing Gardens and Knowledge: Our M2M Yard Tour"