Make a home for wildlife with nesting sites and soft landings. Planting native plants, especially keystone species, invites insects and other wildlife to| Homegrown National Park
Yes, the Era of the American Lawn Is Over. Here’s What Comes Next. On August 30, The New York Times published a guest essay with a bold declaration: “The Era of the American Lawn Is Over.” The piece reflects what so many of us already know, that the vast, manicured lawns blanketing America have become […] The post The American Lawn Is Over. appeared first on Homegrown National Park.| Homegrown National Park
Est. Read Time: 5 minutes This summer, we launched the very first Mosquito Bucket Challenge-a simple, pollinator-safe way to reduce fogging without harming biodiversity. And what a response it was! From decorated buckets to community giveaways, you showed just how creative and passionate this movement can be. Your suggestions are already sparking ideas for how […]| Homegrown National Park
This story comes from Hannah Monroe, part of the Homegrown National Park community. Est. Read Time: 5 minutes How Motherhood Ignited Creativity and Community Like many of us during the early days of the pandemic in 2020, I needed a healthy outlet for my overwhelming stress. Gardening seemed to be helpful for other people I […] The post Planting Possibilities appeared first on Homegrown National Park.| Homegrown National Park
Discover the wonders of the night with author Leigh Ann Henion. Learn how natural darkness supports wildlife in this live virtual fundraiser.| Homegrown National Park
Homegrown National Park is helping to regenerate biodiversity one yard at a time with a simple, science-based, and measurable solution for every| Homegrown National Park
From Garage to Grassroots It started in a garage. Not with machines or blueprints, but with bags of native seed, hand-printed labels, and a simple belief: If people had better access to native plant seeds, they’d plant them. Jim Carras, a board member of Homegrown National Park®, wasn’t setting out to start a nonprofit. He […] The post Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Carras appeared first on Homegrown National Park.| Homegrown National Park
Discover why fireflies are disappearing and how simple changes like dimming lights and avoiding pesticides can help bring them back to your yard.| Homegrown National Park
Natural mosquito control: The Mosquito Bucket Challenge is a safe, affordable way to control mosquitoes without harming kids, pets, or pollinators.| Homegrown National Park
Discover how a simple question from his kids reminded Executive Director Tim Snyder what this movement is really about—and how you can help biodiversity take root.| Homegrown National Park
An Important Update Regarding the Former Homegrown National Park® Facebook Group At Homegrown National Park®, we care deeply about the trust and sense of connection we’ve built with this community. That’s why we want to offer a clear explanation of a recent situation involving our former Executive Director and the misuse of a Facebook group […] The post HNP Facebook Group Update appeared first on Homegrown National Park.| Homegrown National Park
We're excited to share that our partners at Plan It Wild were recently featured on NBC's TODAY Show, showcasing the Less Lawn, More Life Challenge. This segment highlights the transformative power of rewilding lawns with native plants, turning traditional turf into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity and combat climate change. In the clip below, Plan […] The post Plan It Wild Featured on TODAY appeared first on Homegrown National Park.| Homegrown National Park
Search for keystone plants by ecoregion or plant characteristics to discover the most productive native plants for your region! Plant native plants in| Homegrown National Park
How does biodiversity—or the lack of it—shape the spread of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses? Learn why planting native species can protect both ecosystems and human health.| Homegrown National Park