Since its humble beginnings in 1975 processing prairie seed in an old dairy barn, Applied Ecological Services (AES) has blossomed into a diversifıed company, carrying on its commitment to science-based ecological restoration and land stewardship. Founder and owner Steve Apfelbaum began this endeavor as a way of putting into practice Aldo Leopold’s “land ethic.” Today, […]
Ruckman Mill Farm
Rugs and Roots on the Farm Augusta, West Virginia The Ruckman Mill Farm business recipe mixes traditional roots with contemporary times. Blending the historic American craft of rug hooking with wild plant harvesting and flower and herb gardens, this 29 acre farm in Augusta, West Virginia, provides a palette for the husband-wife team of Susan […]
Prairie Restoration, Inc.
Urban Artistry Ron Bowen, Prairie Restoration‘s founder, restores native prairie in unusual places. Bowen’s artistry is evident in plantings he created for State Farm’s headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. In the traditional corporate arrangement, more conventional landscaping and turf grass would be what casual visitors would see. At State Farm, employees and visitors are greeted […]