Monthly Archives: August 2020

Prehistoric Corn Cobs

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

As Kanaranzi Creek erodes away the steep banks on the outer edges of meander loops, archaeological “treasures” continue to emerge and be deposited on adjacent sand bars. We think that’s what happened at the site described in the post of … Continue reading →

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The “Navy” on Kanaranzi Creek

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

The Creek comes into our pasture about .7 of a mile above the bridge on the State Line. However, that’s the straight-line distance; it’s more than twice that far along the meandering channel. Those measurements are taken from the air … Continue reading →

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Extraction, Restoration, or Regenerative Agriculture

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

We’re glad that we live in a neighborhood of diversified farming operations. Naturally, the Kanaranzi Creek valley dictates that grazing and livestock are one way for the pastures to pay their way. The corn and beans on the surrounding uplands … Continue reading →

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Tracing Native Prairie

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Lone Tree Farm on Kanaranzi Creek

Big bluestem, aka turkey foot, is a warm season grass that’s pretty easy to identify in a native prairie. That’s because it ripens to a distinctive purple-red color this time of year. And, the top has a shape like a … Continue reading →

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