In my garden in Kane Co., IL
I'm having problems with grass invading. I hope to burn it this fall, maybe that will lessen THAT problem. I am happy to see a number of birds perching on the milkweeds. So far, I haven't had too many butterflies, but the milkweeds aren't in bloom yet. Next year I will get butterfly bush and bee balm. Of course, I said that THIS year about butterfly bush.
1997 Notes
I'm happy to say that after THREE years my Prairie Smoke bloomed this year (1997). The Compass plant and cup plants are doing nicely also. I didn't see the buttercup this year, but the wild geraniums did very well. Blue stem is every where, two years after seeding. I burn March of 98 for sure. I also expanded the prairie about 30 Sq. Ft this year. My plot to cover the yard continues! I also planted a small Bur Oak (96), which is alive and year after the winter. I lost a Red Oak (my fault), and a butternut tree. Whoever buys my house (in 30 years) will have a nice yard!
2001
Prairie smoke is still blooming. Prairie Roses have spread widely,
and the big bluestem is growing nicely. The bur oak is doing
GRAT, I wish I had planted more. I may still. Still no burning, arggh!!
More later....
One note: Many of these companies are small. Please do NOT order a catalog unless you are serious about placing an order. Also, order EARLY!! I ordered in April, and many items were already gone. These companies will not ship until the plants can be planted, so don't wait.
All have both seeds and plants, unless otherwise noted.
Bluestem Prarie Nursery
Route 2, Box 106-A
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532 6344
Propagator Private Stock
8805 Kemman Rd.
Hebron, IL 60034
Illini Gardens
Box 125
Oakford, IL 62673 (Plants only)
Midwest Wildflowers
Box 64
Rockton, IL 61072 (Seeds only)
Windrift Prairie Shop and Nursery
RD 2
Oregon, IL 61061
LaFayette Home Nursery
Route 1, Box 1A
LaFayette, IL 61449
Prairie Moon Nursery
Route 3, Box 163
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452 1362
The Natural Garden
38 W 443 Highway 64
St. Charles, IL 60174