I haven't seen any ragweed in my prairie for years, but this year I noticed several Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) plants -- and only because they towered over the Ox-eye Sunflowers (Heliopsis helianthoides). I could hardly believe my eyes! … [Read more...]
Four Monarchs on Meadow Blazingstar
Leaving the WILD Center where I had attended a meeting, around 6:45PM on August 7, 2017, I saw two monarch (Danaus plexippus) butterflies nectaring on some Meadow Blazingstar (Liatris ligulistylis). Soon a third joined them and then a fourth attempted to, but flew off. From my own experience, … [Read more...]
Colors of Summer
The past few days have been pleasant weather-wise, and without rain for a change. It gave me a chance to get out and take some photos of the colors of summer. Enjoy! Note: Don't forget to click on the photos to enlarge. … [Read more...]
Plant I.D. Holders
During our last visit to the New Holstein Prairie, we discovered some great plant identification (i.d.) markers. They're such a simple idea, I was blown away. What could be easier than scrounging some old forks from your mother or the local resale shop and propping a laminated pocket … [Read more...]
Home Storm Water Management – Rain Gardens
Have you ever thought about how you might personally help reduce residential water runoff to storm sewers or to recharge our ground water aquifer and improve water quality of streams and lakes? Creating a rain garden is easy and fun if you enjoy gardening, and its a great way to help the … [Read more...]
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