Fredericksburg Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas Speaker Paula Stone on April 23 Find out how to make your landscape maintenance easier by choosing the right layout, the right style and the best plants for your area at the next meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), Fredericksburg Chapter on April 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Halle. Over the last 15 years, Stone has tried various plants and gardening techniques to deal with the caliche soil, lack of rainfall, excessive heat, and occasional ice storm that are common to Gillespie County. Her presentation will take t ..read more

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The Big Bend Chapter plant sale is coming up on April 27, 2024. For more information and a list of available plants please see our Plant Sale page. The post Big Bend Plant Sale April 27 appeared first on Native Plant Society of Texas ..read more

“Can’t See the Forest” collagraph plate installation by Renata Lucia, used with permission Many Society members have had interactions with our Administrative Assistant Renata Lucia since she joined the Native Plant Society of Texas staff in early 2022. However, not many may realize she is also a working artist in her off hours. She currently has a solo exhibition on view at Art League Houston titled “Can’t See the Forest,” which will end this Saturday April 20, 2024, when she’s giving a 1 pm artist talk which is open to the public. She describes the exhibition as ecological drawings, printing ..read more

Chapter Monthly Meeting Schedule Guadalupe Chapter Monthly Meetings include a Social at 6:30 PM, a Presentation at 7PM, followed by a Business Meeting. There are nine Monthly Chapter Meetings and generally a December Social. The January, March, May, September and November meetings are held in Seguin at the First Presbyterian Church; 1121 East Walnut St., Seguin, Texas The February, April, June and October meetings are held in Marion at St. John Lutheran Church; 600 South Center Street (FM 465), Marion, Texas December Socials will be announced separately. The Guadalupe Chapter usually doe ..read more

NICE Nursery Partner – Green Jay Gardens Spring Fest Event – April 27th & 28th The post NICE Nursery Partner appeared first on Native Plant Society of Texas ..read more

Native plants and Monarchs coexist happily at the Town Hall in Flower Mound. Photo by Tyler Leverenz By J.G. Domke, Fort Worth Chapter Good news: interest in and respect for native plants has been growing in the town of Flower Mound, just north of Grapevine in Denton County. Founded in 1961, the town’s master plan states they are committed to “preserve the country atmosphere and natural environment.” After a hard freeze in February 2021, all of the non-native plants in the town’s 3600 square-foot pollinator garden at Town Hall died. But the native plants survived. Environmental Programs Coord ..read more

Our chapter was fortunate to have Deedy Wright speak to us about invasive plants and better native alternatives, and about how to use natives effectively and successfully in your landscape. Here are some resources that Deedy provided to our chapter: Deciding on Plants for Your Landscape Landscaping and Plant Resources–Travis County Don’t Rock Your Landscape Cues of Care Is it a weed patch Invasive Species Alternatives List and References The post Deedy Wright’s Resources for the Austin Area appeared first on Native Plant Society of Texas ..read more

This spring has been a very good time for our most common milkweed. Click on the plant below for more details Antelope Horn Milkweed Asclepias asperula The post April 2024 Plant of the Month appeared first on Native Plant Society of Texas ..read more

Announcing NICE Plants of the Season for Spring 2024 In conjunction with our Chapter’s NICE program, eight seasonal plants are featured for Spring 2024.  Pollinatives and The Nectar Bar, our Native Plant Partners (NPPs), will carry several of these plants throughout the season.  Check for availability with the NPPs before you go!  Learn more about the NICE Program’s 2024 Plants of the Season HERE. The post 2024 Spring Plants of the Season appeared first on Native Plant Society of Texas ..read more