Our restored prairie is finally coming to life out here at Prairierth Farm. Golden Alexander appeared after a few good spring showers, and the foxglove beardtongue is about ready to show off its little white bell-shaped flowers. Native Americans discovered that plant had medicinal value for “weak heart,” and modern science still uses its essence […]
Dave Bishop
Dave Bishop and his wife, Amy, operate an organic farm near Lincoln. You can contact Bishop at prairiewriter@abelink.com.
Posted inArts & Culture
Prairie Notes 5-6-04
One of the best things about warm weather is setting up the grill and watching the kids play in the yard. Naturally, we want our lawns to look good and be safe places to roll around in — especially if you happen to be young enough to do that without . . . aftereffects. Lawns […]
Posted inOpinion
“Nothing was wasted”
There is no such thing as waste in nature — except, of course, for the piles of stuff that man leaves lying around or tries to sweep beneath a thin carpet of soil. There’s no such thing as a wasted life either, or at least there wasn’t until we humans started stuffing the dead bodies […]
