Tyler Kruse pulls weeds away from various prairie plants while tending to his pocket prairie on his property in Oxford, Iowa on Monday, July 28, 2025. Kruse said he consulted with a professional ...

Students observe a “pocket prairie” installed by teacher Mark Dorhout who leads an outdoor education program at the middle school in Panora. (Photo courtesy of Mark Dorhout) A science class for middle ...

A pocket prairie is a small garden in a landscape that includes native prairie grasses and wildflowers. Folks in a suburban or urban setting can have a natural area in their yard while providing ...

Drew Erickson removes weeds from a pocket prairie at the Ericksons’ home in Marion last Saturday. The Ericksons began building their prairie four years ago. The process started with placing a tarp ...

FARGO - Some business, schools, parks and residents are returning to their roots and planting pocket prairies. These miniature prairies sprout on any utilized or non-developed land, creating a mini ...