Hard Virtue
August 18, 2010 by Bob
Filed under How and When to Plant or Collect Seed, How to Guides, Seasonal Reminders, Species and Product Overview
Most sales jobs seem to involve, at least to some degree, the overstatement of a product’s attributes in order to stimulate prospective buyers’ desires. TV commercials and advertising of all stripes routinely rely on hyperbole to promote the belief that the touted goods or services can deliver satisfaction of a nearly spiritual nature. By contrast, [...]
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 [...]
Planting Window is Still Wide
December 7, 2009 by Bob
Filed under Customer FAQ's, How to Guides, Prairie Moon Happenings, Seasonal Reminders, Species and Product Overview
Don’t think that the blanket of snow that has transformed your landscape from brown to white has also slammed shut your window of opportunity for putting down some native seeds this fall. Resist the urge to beat yourself up for failing to follow through with your planting plans while the temperate autumn lingered. You still [...]
Seed Mix Enhancements
December 3, 2009 by Bob
Filed under Customer FAQ's, How to Guides, Species and Product Overview
Are you looking for an extra shot of color? We design our seed mixes with a good balance of flowers and grasses to provide colorful and diverse plant communities. We’ve heard from many customers, though, who want to increase the showy qualities of their plantings by adding more color. In response, we are happy to [...]
