Timeline for Meadow Restoration Actions in 2023 January: Mow to a height of 4 to 6 inches to knock back woody plant species, preferably when the soil is dry to minimize disturbance if at all possible. February: Consider Aerial/Drone photography starting in winter and taking snapshots throughout the seasons/year. Establish Original Boundary of Meadow. Establish […] Continue reading "Meadow Restoration at Lost River Cave"
Wild Ones SoKY Member John Zippay has a keen interest in native plants and the wildlife that rely on them. To that end, John arranged an area at Lost River Cave to show people how they can use native plants in their home gardens. The demonstration garden includes raised beds, a large trellis, and a […] Continue reading "Demonstration Garden at Lost River Cave"
Notes from the January 2022 Meeting of Wild Ones SoKY Chapter Guest Speaker: Robert of Roundstone Seed The most important thing for establishing a native plant pocket prairie or pollinator patch is to make sure all grass and unwanted weeds are dead before sowing seed or planting. Robert said this is the most important step […] Continue reading "Pocket Prairies"
The Lost River Cave BioBlitz event is another step in the restoration of a unique meadow ecosystem! At the Wild Ones/LRC BioBlitz meeting Thursday August 11, Wild Ones Member and LRC Volunteer Kathee gave an introduction on the history of the meadow restoration efforts at Lost River Cave. Kathee personally grew hundreds of plants from […] Continue reading "BioBlitz at Lost River Cave"
Chad Singer – Very Good Tree Service Website: https://www.verygoodtreeservices.com/ On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075969471104 Phone: 270-991-4444 Email: [email protected] Continue reading "Local Arborist"