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Stickwork Burn
To call Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork at Saint John’s University Arboretum “ephemeral” just doesn’t seem right. The large structure at the entrance to campus has stood for more than three years, sagging, yes, aging until the title “Lean on Me” fit it … Continue reading
Posted in art, prairie, the Farm
Tagged burn, ephemeral sculpture, Lean on Me, Patrick Dougherty, prairie burn, Saint John's University, stick sculpture, Stickwork
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More Spring
I went to Chicago for four days and this happened. I’m so sad I missed it– the fire to beat all fires, burning the wetlands. The green parts of the prairie were burned two weeks ago, and as you can … Continue reading
Posted in garden, the Farm, writing
Tagged backyard chickens, burning the prairie, burning wetlands, Central Minnesota prairie restoration, garden, prairie, prairie burn, prairie restoration, raising backyard chickens, vegetable garden
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Fruitfulness
Here is that photo of the prairie from May 9th. It is hard to believe how fast the green starts to assert itself after a burn. I do love the look of this photo with the paths running through it. … Continue reading
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Tagged apple trees, blueberries, gardening, planting, prairie, prairie burn, raspberries, strawberries, wildflowers
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Spring Greens
Yesterday morning I worked diligently away on the proofs of a book while the classical music station played songs related to May. Ah, May! Glorious spring! Month of full bloom! We can finally put that cruel month, April, behind us. … Continue reading
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Tagged arugula, parsnip, prairie burn, sauteed arugula, spring green, spring onion
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