We restored 12 acres to native prairie in the spring of 2017. It's been a bumpy ride, but we've made it to Year 4! Look back at our first 3 years here - Native Prairie Restoration: Years 1-3. Winter and early spring prairieSummer prairie progression Year 4 - 2020: Growth was slow coming into spring. … Continue reading Native Prairie Restoration – Year 4
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Native Prairie Restoration Years 1-3
Restoring our native prairie has been one of the most exhausting and frustrating experiences. Read on to see what's happened in the past 3 years and where we are headed next. We chose to restore the 12 acres of tilled field to native prairie in order to restore the land. Our farm has been cropped … Continue reading Native Prairie Restoration Years 1-3
Seek Adventure and You will Find it
What does Duffy Meadows look like 10 months into its restoration? Let's take a look.... The pasture is gorgeous! The pasture is home to many snakes, turtles, and birds. We cut trails for easy travels. As of July 2017 - it is dominated by purple love grass, yarrow, and milkweed. The height ranges from 1-3 feet tall … Continue reading Seek Adventure and You will Find it
