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The Cost of Prairie Restoration

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) by earlycj5

Most of Kansas was once covered in prairie. Only 4% of North America’s original prairie remains today, with 80% of that in Kansas (1). But what of the costs of prairie restoration? How is prairie brought back, assuming we want to? Let’s look at an example of Kansas prairie [...]

Natives vs Invasives

This is the natives vs invasives debate, or maybe the flower gardeners vs conservationists debate! Should you be allowed to plant whatever you like in your own garden? Are plants on sale at garden centers and in home gardens causing a problem with invasive plants? Back in July a hot debate was raging over at [...]

Edible Landscaping

Edible landscaping, it’s food in the front yard, but it’s more than that, it’s food which both looks good and tastes good. It’s like better-looking victory gardening. It’s green gardening at it’s best because it makes use of space – you can’t get more local – and cuts down on lawns. And it’s out front [...]

Rain Garden Design

Stepping Stones by Jo Jakeman

When thinking about rain garden design, it is helpful to know the vocabulary. Does the designer you are thinking of hiring have the knowledge you are seeking; do you know how to explain your needs to them? Of, if you are looking to do your own design, do you need [...]

Arizona Garden

Bright Orange Nasturtium by Audreyjm529

A month or so a go I received a reader question which went something like this: “I have a brown thumb. What can I grow in my Arizona garden.” From, Melissa in the Desert.

Melissa, I’m happy to report that there are lots and lots of things you can grow in [...]

The Cost of Prairie Restoration

Natives vs Invasives

Edible Landscaping

Rain Garden Design

Arizona Garden

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