“When I garden, I feel an innate and undeniable sense of satisfaction from both the physical labor and the awareness that I am doing something to nurture myself and pursuing something greater than myself.”
- Melissa , Back to the Prairie
There is nothing more satisfying than creating new life in the garden!
Whether you’re a novice or have mastered your own green thumb we’ve created a space for you to share, learn and grow!
Melissa enjoys tilling the soil so that she can lay new seed and grow her vegetables.
Wellies - but make it fashion!
"My hands were calloused and my fingernails broken and full of dirt - They had never looked worse or felt more productive!" - Back to the Prairie
Seeds have been added to the soil and the crops labeled
Garden goals - holding our breath until May
Dogs love to dig in but keep a watchful eye...Melissa's dog Chicago has a blast!
Whether you’re unsure of where to start or have been gardening for years, we’re excited to share our tips and tricks from our Modern Garden Maven, Sis (Estelle) Mack owner of Dutch Hill Greenhouses
Our Prairie Picks for the Garden Enthusiast in all of us are below -
From tools & accessories to artisanal masterpieces from the USA, these will help your “Green Thumb” (and garden) blossom
Gardening IRL (in real life) Items we ♥ and can’t get enough of… Now you can too
We LOVE this overall - it's PERFECT for gardening! It has stretch, adjusts at the cuff AND has slots for knee pads. Thank you Duluth Trading Co. Melissa has them in every color. $89
Gardening gloves are essential - they keep your hands dry, protect and add traction in the dirt.
These stainless steel pruners are BEAUTIFUL and functional - they make a great gift too.
Copper plant tags - along with being visually appealing, copper will last forever and the weather only makes it look better as it ages with its beautiful aged patina.
Gardening shoes - but make it fashion. These crocs are Melissa's favorite gardening accessory
This apron is made from water repellent waxed cotton and handmade in Omaha, NE.
Water pressure is EXTREMELY important when caring for your garden. Make sure you have a nozzle that can adjust.
Sun protection is important when you're working in the garden and we love how this folds up easily.
All gardeners need a quality harvest tote to gather their bounty. The coated wire will protect your veggies and wooden railings at the bottom will give you added strength.