Natives in Unlikely Places
April 30, 2010 by Becky
Filed under Seasonal Reminders, What's blooming?
As you notice large newly mowed lawns this spring and new sprawling developments eating away at existing “green space”, you may think there can’t be hope for the survival of native plants. But you may be surprised by the success and adaptability of some native species. If you keep your eye out, you may find [...]
Video: Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris)
January 1, 2010 by Steve
Filed under Species and Product Overview, Videos, What's blooming?
[Steve] – (April 29) Hi this is Steve at Prairie Moon Nursery. I’m standing here in a patch of Marsh Marigold – Caltha palustris. You can see it has these great distinctive early yellow flowers. Here we are, it’s not even May yet and here they are pretty much in full bloom. Caltha, the Marsh [...]
2009 Photo Contest Finalists!
September 18, 2009 by Becky
Filed under Prairie Moon Happenings, Species and Product Overview
At the end of May this year, we sent an email to our subscriber list encouraging them to take photos of their favorite native plants throughout the seasons and email quality entries for the chance to win a $100 Prairie Moon gift certificate. It was the first time we had offered a contest like this [...]
