Tag: native plants

Planting some native perennials in your garden is a great way to support a healthy local ecosystem. Whether in a rain garden, a raised bed, or part of a formal […]

There is something special about the late-blooming flowers of our region. Strong brush strokes of yellow dotted in seas of greens turning to browns, and the small pops of white, […]

To the casual observer, a garden in early spring might not look too impressive: bunches of dead plant stalks bent over a soggy mat of fallen leaves. But there’s a […]

On the entire stretch of the Mississippi River, there is only one gorge. Located in the heart of the Twin Cities, this geological formation was formed over thousands of years […]

Protecting water quality and habitat are tightly connected, and each person can play a role in fixing the vexing problems we’re facing on both fronts. Many of the issues stem […]

It’s that time of year when you cautiously place your warm winter sweaters in storage and head outside to soak up the sun. It’s never clear how long the sunshine […]

On April 22, 2020, the world will celebrate the 50th annual Earth Day. Since 1970, Earth Day has helped raise awareness and motivate people and governments to take action on […]

One of our constant challenges here at the MWMO is to capture photos that properly convey how our projects transform landscapes. A newly planted rain garden or restored prairie often […]