native plants

2011 Highlights: Life in the greenhouse

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Each winter we head into the greenhouse to plant the seeds we’ve collected and stratified in the refrigerator.  Without fail as the plants begin to sprout the energy and excitement grows as well.  Every day it seems we’re giddy while discussing the progress of a particular plant or pointing out a new sprout.  This year was a particularly successful year in the greenhouse, thanks in part to the newly installed watering system.  Enjoy these photos of the seeds sprouting and turning the greenhouse into a lush indoor prairie!  I only wish I could invite you all into the greenhouse to experience it in person!

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Native Plant Sale- Saturday May 7th

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For all of you wondering what we’re planning with our greenhouse full of magnificent native plants- you’re in luck!!  We’ll be holding our annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday May 7th from 10 am until 1 pm.  The sale will take place on the Ohio State Marion campus on the first floor of Morrill Hall. 

If you’d like to see descriptions of the plants we’ll be featuring at the sale click here: Plant Sale 2011

We’re getting a new dock!

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The dock by the prairie pond has been enjoyed by many a child.  Often times kids like to sit or lay at the end of the dock to get a better view of the frogs, fish and turtles living in the pond.  But as the years have passed, the dock has become less stable and I’ve become less comfortable seeing youngsters on the dock. 

Well, its been decided, the old dock is out and a newer larger dock is going to be arriving soon.  Here are some pictures of the old dock.  I apologize for the poor quality- I forgot my camera! 

I’ll keep adding pictures as the construction begins!  I hope the new dock is finished by the end of this week!  So exciting!