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Waste not, water not

Posted on 08/11/2012 by Shanley

Hi everyone. It’s hot out there. Really hot. And with experts saying drought is likely to be our new summertime way of life, 2012 might be just a sample of what’s to come.  Let’s talk water. It’s August. It’s hot. And dry. … Continue reading →

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Location, location, location

Posted on 11/20/2011 by Shanley

Where exactly do you put a prairie? What an excellent question! After lots of walking and talking and looking and thinking . . . and more walking and staring and thinking . . . and walking and looking — well, you get the … Continue reading →

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Hey, I’ve got an idea!

Posted on 11/16/2011 by Shanley

We’re going to start a prairie! How cool is that? We’re on a hilltop overlooking the Arkansas River valley. Deer, bison and prairie dogs used to live here. Now it’s home to neatly carved bermudagrass monocultures, fenced off and sprayed twice … Continue reading →

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