Comments for PGT Nature Garden

Comment on Northern Goshawk by H. Thomas

H. Thomas — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:47:28 +0000

Lovely photo, but clearly an adult male Northern Harrier.

Comment on Farmhouse Burns Down by Jamie Coe

Jamie Coe — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:39:24 +0000

This photo gives me goose bumps. My house has the same footprint ( 1910′s , story and a half, L shaped , different add ons, and different heating systems. Mine is wood, much safer than propane if in the right hands. It was an awful day, so much was lost, the books that turned me on to prairie management.

Comment on I never knew it would be this messy! by Jamie Coe

Jamie Coe — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:03:36 +0000

I knew how much work it would take to clean this up, that’s why I bailed on you. Matt and Duncan are doing a fine job.

Comment on Planting Ginseng by Randy Tindall

Randy Tindall — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:26:32 +0000

This brings back memories. I once was a photographer on a Southern Illinois University Museum project on local herb-gatherers and traditional healers. One fellow in southern Illinois harvested ginseng and kept a portion of the seed to plant in plots in his yard. When the seedlings were ready, he went back into the woods are planted them widely. As I recall, he said he thought he planted ten for every one he harvested, but it’s been a while ago. This was back in the ’80′s and ginseng was getting scarce even then in the Shawnee National Forest.

Comment on Joan Died today by Ginger Ashworth

Ginger Ashworth — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:37:48 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a mother at any age is so sad . . . she is lucky that her wishes and dreams for her family’s Prairie Garden project are in Lorna and Henry’s loving and capable hands . . . that her dreams live on . . .

Comment on Joan had a stroke by Dennis and Toni Steward

Dennis and Toni Steward — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:37:38 +0000

Henry and Lorna: We just read of your Mother’s death in the newspaper this morning. She was such a great person. We very much admired the care you gave her over the years so she could continue living in the beautiful place she loved so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Comment on Joan Died today by Donna Wieberg

Donna Wieberg — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:46:32 +0000

Dr.Domke, Lorna and Jane…was so sorry to hear of your mother’s death….She was an awesone inspiration to all women…was glad that she could spend her last days in her home surroundings…I am sure she will be missed by all who knew her…My sympathy to you and your families. Donna

Comment on Joan Died today by Barbara Lyskowski Morgan

Barbara Lyskowski Morgan — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:43:50 +0000

Henry, Lorna and Jane, so sorry to hear of your loss. My mother was always so impressed with Joan, would speak of her often,and in reading of her life on your site today, I can understand why. Seems so fitting that your mother could spend her last years still on the property with her family…. Looking forward to someday visiting the Praire Garden site…..respectfully, Barb (&Jim) Morgan

Comment on New Bird: Common Redpoll by steve knight

steve knight — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:01:53 +0000

PGT is attracting celebrity birds!

Comment on Joan had a stroke by Jerry & Joyce Kraus

Jerry & Joyce Kraus — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:29:32 +0000

I have not been on the computer for a couple of days and was very sorry to hear the news of Joan’s stroke. She is such a great lady and she will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please wish her a belated but sincere Happy 89th Birthday and a very Merry Christmas!