Justin and his Prairie Restoration Crew burned our 1/4 acre of prairie today. Exciting!
little drips of fire from a canister and the hose used to wet down the perimeter
fire gets going along the perimeter
lots of smoke now. Hive #1 is near the burn – not a problem. When there is smoke, bees think there is fire and dive deep in the hive to load up on honey in case they need to fly
fire moves over the prairie as it would in nature, preparing for a new growing season, rejuvenated
smoke clears quickly when there is no more fuel
they are careful about things that should not burn like the pine trees and Bob’s little chotchka windmill
The ash will sink into the earth providing fertilizer and optimal soil conditions
Very nice! Should be looking great in a couple months.
thanks, Ron
Drove by on my way to and from PT..I bet it’ll be REALLY green again very soon!
You must come for a visit in June or July … it is awesome then.
How amazing, can’t wait to see what plants comes up after this!
I think you have seen it in various stages — I remember Oliver standing at the edge when it was a field of Black-eyed Susans.