Garden on the Prairie

Thanks to our sponsors for this garden: AJ Honey Farms, Wenke Greenhouses, and Fertilome Products

Owners: Jim and Maggie Reeves

Address: 113 W. 2nd Road, Assaria, KS

Plan to shop! Vendors at this garden:

1. Creative Containers, Live Plants & Paintings by Chuck & Barbara Culley
2. Dyck Arboretum of Hesston will have native plants for sale.

Highlights:

• 2 ponds: one with a berm and one in the backyard
• Native plants
• Big fireplace room
• Yard art and repurposed objects
• Unique metal containers

Things NOT to miss:

• Art – original paintings
• Water features
• Unique, repurposed containers

Gardener’s Favorite Plants:

• Purple coneflowers
• Black-eyed Susans
• Hibiscus

Challenges:

• Old age

• Poor soil

Gardening Tip:

Never give up!

How would you like someone to describe your garden?

A peaceful bird sanctuary.

Educational Handout:

Gardening on a shoestring