Old Wisdom
Hitched to Everything Else . .…
When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe. John…
Get Ready This Summer For Next…
First step: preparing the ground. And NOW is a good time. Each fall, we are repeatedly asked, “Am I too…
Monarch Refueling Stations
On a sunny day in early October, our place was swarming with beautiful Monarch butterflies. Of particular interest to them…
Prairies are Part of the Solution…
No one can deny–it was REALLY HOT this summer. And dry. In fact, it was the hottest summer on record…
Go Wild!
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a shrub native to the Southeastern US, various Caribbean islands, and the Gulf Coast of…
Butterfly Desert
Several years ago, during October, I was working in a soybean field in Stuttgart, Arkansas. I walked along the edge…
When to plant wildflowers? Native seeds…
Late summer, fall, and winter is when most native species of wildflowers and grasses mature and make their way into…
How Much Wildflower Seed Do I…
Start by measuring the wildflower seed project site How much wildflower seed do I need? Well, first decide how…
Comparing the Cost of Wildflower Seed…
Question: Why is wildflower seed so much more expensive than lawn grass seed? Answer: It’s not! When figured on a…
Rich Wildflower Meadow
There is a lovely wetland wildflower meadow along a backstreet in our small Ozark town. The road cuts away from…
National Pollinator Week!
This is National Pollinator Week, an annual celebration in support of pollinator health, initiated and managed by Pollinator Partnership. Check…
How to Consider Gardening as Exercise
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Business Plans in the Natural World
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Erosion Control Blankets
Erosion Control Blankets and Seeding Wildflowers on Slopes If your seeding project includes an area of steep slopes, then you…
Frost Flowers
About three years ago, my wife and I were taking a winter walk to the back of our property. It…
Best Native Grasses for Landscaping Projects
Wildflowers bring color and charm to any part of your property, but sometimes you want to make a dramatic statement.…
What’s a Native Plant?
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The Best Time to Plant Wildflowers
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How to Turn Your Backyard into…
Check out this article about creating your own wildlife sanctuary in your backyard. It discusses the benefits of attracting wildlife…
Home Composting Guide
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