Herb and Children's Gardens and Classes | Living Legacy Gardens | Prairie Yard & Garden 3904

Описание: Tammy Rick, the Garden Manager at Living Legacy Gardens in Staples, Minnesota, showcases the "herb dial," a favorite destination for visitors located on the east side of the grounds. The collection features a diverse mix of annuals and perennials, including unique specimens like marshmallow—historically used for confectionery—and the mineral-rich comfrey, often utilized as a nutrient-dense mulch. Rick emphasizes the interactive nature of the garden, noting that tours often conclude here so guests can sample flavors like anise-tasting tarragon or popular chocolate mint. Beyond its culinary and medicinal appeal, the herb dial serves as a vital sanctuary for pollinators, with bees frequently seen swarming the blooming marshmallow and mint plants.

The garden’s success is a collaborative effort involving a dedicated team of staff, summer interns, and long-term volunteers, some of whom have contributed for over 25 years. Maintenance is a labor-intensive process primarily involving hand-weeding with Japanese tools to manage invasive varieties and spreading mints. In addition to preservation, the facility acts as an educational hub, offering adult classes on topics like vermiculture and wreath-making, alongside a flexible Children’s Gardening Program. This youth initiative allows children to plant, tend, and harvest their own beds throughout the summer, while also exploring specialty areas like the whimsical fairy garden and various floral demonstrations.

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First aired in 1987, Prairie Yard & Garden (PY&G) is a Midwest gardening program produced by Pioneer PBS. Each season, the crew travels the state to meet with researchers, gardening and nursery professionals, educators and ordinary backyard gardeners to discuss specific issues in horticulture, landscaping and a host of topics in gardening. The show has been hosted by Mary Holm for 12 seasons. Mike Cihak also returns for his 31st season producing and editing the show. Production assistants Gorden McIntosh and Vivian Heltemes provide additional videography. PY&G is sponsored by Shalom Hill Farm, Heartland Motor Company, North Dakota State University, Friends of Prairie Yard & Garden and members of Pioneer PBS. If you enjoy PY&G and want to support it, become a friend of PY&G by filling out a Google Form: https://forms.gle/KDbx4Eyzo3HZ8d1W6.

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