Canada Goldenrod Invasion
February 16, 2010 by Bill
Filed under Customer FAQ's, Species and Product Overview
This question has come up occasionally from various customers so I thought I would pass on my response: A customer asks: “We have an invasion of Canada Goldenrod in our prairie and I’m wondering if there is a parasitic plant that we can add to the prairie to control this?” Also, in a couple of [...]
Dorothy R. Wade (1914-2010)
February 9, 2010 by Bob
Filed under Prairie Moon Happenings
Despite her legendary status among Upper Midwest prairie enthusiasts, the strongest impressions upon meeting Dot Wade in person were of humility, personal warmth, easy humor, a keen intellect and compassionate curiosity. Even as Alzheimer’s disease gradually eclipsed her bright personality in her final years, Dot’s benign countenance and friendly presence were inspirations to those around [...]
What If I Can’t Burn?
February 4, 2010 by Bob
Filed under Customer FAQ's, How to Guides, Seasonal Reminders, Species and Product Overview, What's blooming?
On page 65 of our current catalog we advise in boldface type, “Burning is the single most important management practice for native plantings.” Wayne R. Pauly, in his booklet How to Manage Small Prairie Fires, succinctly summarizes the benefits of regular burning: “Fire rejuvenates a prairie; more plants flower, produce seed, grow taller and are [...]
