Community Outreach

Garden Photos

In May of 2001, the Center planted a prairie demonstration garden in a boulevard near the front door of its office building.

Planting prairie seedlings directly into the dead sod.

May 2001


Edging was installed around the garden to create a border.

July 2001

 
Signs were posted for plant identification.

 
June 2002: Note the diversity of species blooming and the different looks from each angle.

 
July 2002: A completely different look as more species start to bloom. Shredded mulch was added around the edges to help with weed control. Very few weeds were found growing within the garden, only around the edges.

August 2003

The full prairie effect. Early Sunflower and Obedient Plant are in full bloom.

 

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