Monthly Archives: April 2012

When it’s time to burn…

When is the right time to burn? Prairies (savanas or woodlands) should be burned every several years… usually when the fuel builds up. This is usually thatch in the case of prairies. The time of year plays a role in … Continue reading

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Bursting with beauty and drama…

While the prairie is still mostly brown with a bit of green peaking through, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Arboretum is bursting with blooms! In their tree specimen area there is a large collection of magnolias. In the spring it is … Continue reading

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