A Wild Plant Lady

A Wild Plant Lady Native species educator, but also a librarian, but also a seed library coordinator.
✌🏻 💕 🌿
Mecosta, Michigan Welcome to my journey!

Hello, I'm Danielle, a passionate advocate for native flora and fauna. Six years ago, my daughters and I embarked on an adventure of a lifetime, trading Washington state's familiar landscapes for the diverse beauty of northwest Michigan. Fuelled by my passion for native plants and animals, I'm on a mission to revive my beloved nursery on our picturesque 3.5-acre haven in Branch. As a devoted advocate for these incredible species, I'm dedicated to sharing their secrets and inspiring others to cherish their vital role in sustaining a healthy ecosystem. Through this platform, I'll share knowledge, spark inspiration, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving our natural world for future generations.

03/01/2026
02/28/2026

Let’s garden for Fireflies and light up the skies!

02/28/2026

Native plants are essential for creating sustainable, low-maintenance landscapes that support local ecosystems. They require less water, fertilizer, and pesticide while providing vital food and shelter for pollinators and wildlife. Their deep root systems help prevent erosion, reduce stormwater runoff, and improve soil health. Find seeds here: https://mybutterflylady.etsy.com

02/28/2026

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is simply not enough. We need a National Invasive Species Awareness Month!

🫶🏻
02/26/2026

🫶🏻

02/25/2026

National Invasive Species Week starts on the last Monday of February. It's a week to recognize and raise awareness about invasive species, what they are, and the threats they pose to ecosystems.

What are invasive species? Invasive species are non-native organisms that have been introduced to an ecosystem, wreaking havoc economically, environmentally, and/or ecologically. They outcompete native organisms for resources, disrupt food chains, alter habitat balance, pose potential health threats, destroy natural flora and fauna, and more.

Pictured here are just a few of the invasive species we manage on our public preserves. Once removed, regular upkeep and maintenance are vital to ensure they don't grow back or establish elsewhere. A few methods we've used to manage invasive species include controlled burns, hand-pulling, targeted herbicide application, and forestry mowing.

Want to get involved in the fight against invasive species? Join our volunteer list today; it takes 2 minutes: https://www.glaciallakes.org/volunteer-opportunities.html

02/25/2026

Singing sand 🎶 is reported on only 33 beaches around the entire world. This happens under optimal conditions — the sand must be round, between .1-.5 millimeters in diameter, and at a specific level of humidity. It “sings” when walked on and even when the wind blows. Now you know!

Here’s a great alternative to butterfly bush! 👇🏻
02/25/2026

Here’s a great alternative to butterfly bush! 👇🏻

Buttonbush attracts a variety of butterflies and serves as an effective alternative to butterfly bush, which is classified as an invasive species. Purchase seeds here: https://mybutterflylady.etsy.com/listing/1692897529

I keep saying this but people don’t want to hear it. 😭
02/25/2026

I keep saying this but people don’t want to hear it. 😭

Butterfly bush is one of the most widely planted shrubs in America....

Yet it feeds ZER0 caterpillars!

If we want more butterflies, we need host plants.
Not just pretty flowers!

February 23rd through the 27th is National Invasive Species Awareness Week.
Learn more why Butterfly Bush is considered invasive in parts of the U.S. → link in comments.

02/24/2026

It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! My library coworker picked my brain and made this display! PLANT MORE NATIVE PLANTS! Eradicate those invasives! And quit buying your plants from big box stores because they dgaf about the planet — they only care about money.

This makes my brain happy.
02/22/2026

This makes my brain happy.

Here is a digital photo of 80 of Wisconsin's native, spring wildflowers. Print it out and use it to identify native wildflowers from April to mid-May. It’s best as an 11x17—25 cents at the library.

Address

Tahuya, WA

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when A Wild Plant Lady posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Who is Honest Roots Permaculture?

Hey, folks! My name is Danielle and I am the brain behind Honest Roots Permaculture. I am a permaculture gardening, foraging, earth loving, homeschooling, mother of two whose goal in life is to inspire people to live sustainably by growing gardens in place of lawns and planting food forests in place of monocultures (i.e. conventional farms).

Having been interested in plants since I was a small child, my wish is to bring knowledge to anyone who is open to learn what I have to offer. I believe wholeheartedly that we as humans should be more in touch with our roots by growing our own organic food and medicine, using the Earth as a guide.

All of the plants that I grow are heirloom (usually native to my region), grown organically, and never genetically modified or hybridized. All of my herbal products are also organic and non-gmo.