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Fundraising with Garden for Wildlife is a win-win: raising money, earning plants, and boosting biodiversity with native plants all around.

Garden for Wildlife CEO Shubber Ali joined Paul Shapiro on "Business for Good," a podcast celebrating innovators solving global challenges. Paul has had inspiring conversations with business leaders from Honest Tea, Whole Foods Market, McDonald's, and promising startups. Paul Shapiro, host of Business for Good, champions the transformative potential of commerce to address global challenges. As the CEO of The Better...

The population has declined 30% since last year’s Count, and now hovers at a mere 5% of the millions regularly recorded in the 1980s. The long-term population decline is due to habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation, as well as the additional stressors of pesticides and climate change. 

 Want to be a part of something big? Invest in Garden for Wildlife through our regulation crowdfunding campaign and help us accelerate the use of native plants. Here's our CEO, Shubber Ali!     Video transcript: Ready to grow with us? We're inviting you to join us not just as a gardener but as an investor! With an investment as...

In our ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable living and fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world, we're thrilled to present an extended reading list that delves into the wonders of nature, wildlife, gardening, and the significance of incorporating native plants into our lives.

Our guide to creating deer-proof sanctuaries. Learn about plants that repel deer and how to deter deer with respect for nature.

In our commitment to supporting butterflies and preserving biodiversity, it is crucial to make informed choices about the plants we introduce to our landscapes.

We’re taking a moment to reflect on 2023: our third year of empowering our community with native plants from our independent, regional growers. We can’t wait to build on that impact with you and continue to improve the planet for the birds, bees, butterflies… and every one of us!  

The choice between native perennials and annuals extends far beyond mere personal preference. Native perennial plants, with their sustainability, biodiversity support, long-term cost savings, and climate resilience, emerge as the superior choice for environmentally conscious gardeners.

Pests in the garden can be frustrating. Rather than spraying chemicals, here’s how to get rid of garden pests naturally.

Master native garden landscaping with our expert garden landscape ideas and design tips. Let's plant with a purpose today!

From the iconic Goldenrod's cheerful yellow plumes to the vibrant crimson blooms of the Cardinal Flower, this blog post has the perfect native plant for every corner of your garden. Plus, you'll be helping to conserve precious habitats and ensure the survival of vital pollinators like the majestic Monarch butterfly.

Here’s how to approach teaching gardening and much more with native plant classes and garden-based learning in schools.

In this Alabama gardening guide, we’re looking at the Alabama native plants that will bring your garden to life. Get involved!

Witness the magic of fireflies return to your backyard! This guide shows you how to create a native plant wildlife garden that attracts these enchanting insects and supports their populations. Learn about the threats fireflies face and simple steps you can take to make a difference.

But why not deck the halls in a way that's beautiful, eco-friendly, and benefits our feathered friends? Enter Ilex verticillata, the beloved winterberry holly, a native North American treasure that's as at home in wildlife gardens as it is in holiday centerpieces.

Explore Eastern Texas native plants with our gardening guide. Create a pollinator garden in Eastern Texas for local wildlife.

Get a thriving pollinator garden in Georgia with our Georgia gardening guide. Get tips for a garden full of Georgia native plants!