Tag: Native

Derek White and the Arkansas Valley Soil Health Group

    Derek White came by to talk about the upcoming presentation for the Arkansas Valley Soil Health Group and his YouTube channel Irrigation Farmer. Check out his YouTube Channel Irrigation Farmer Here!

The Roll USDA and NRCS Programs Play in Local Agriculture Community

    Lana joined Pat and I to talk about the roll USDA and NRCS programs play in the local agriculture community. We talk about some of the technical recourses that the organization has available at no charge. We also discuss USDA funded programs that are available to local agriculture professionals and for individuals considering […]

Soil Heath Group and The Coffee Break Project

    Erik Tucker and I discuss the new Arkansas Valley Soil Heath Group in affiliation with the Coffee Break Project. Take a look at Derrick White’s YouTube channel “Particularly Irrigation Farmer”. We both have found to be helpful and informative.

Native Grass Seed Planting & Establishment

PLANTING TIME The best time to plant native grass seed is in the early spring (mid March to mid May) when soil moisture is more abundant and temperatures are cooler. Late summer/early fall (mid August through September) can also be a good time but supplemental water may be necessary to get good germination. Dormant seeding […]

How to Establish Native Wildflowers in 5 (Sort of) Easy Steps

          The most appealing thing about native wildflowers is their combination of beauty and self-sufficiency.  They offer a dazzling range of color and form while displaying hardiness and adaptability not usually found in their more domesticated cousins, the garden flowers.  Wildflowers actually prefer soils of low fertility, and many species are drought tolerant.  […]