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I first created this site back in 1998 to document the wild plants that I encountered.  But it has grown into a clearinghouse of information on landscaping, backyard birds, butterfly gardening, plant identification and making paper from plant fiber. After leaving Kansas, I thought of deleting the site. But realize it has a wealth of information that people rely upon.

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Customer Testimonials

Papermaking Workshop

  • Just wanted to thanks for the cool paper making class and plant walk. You are a wonderful teacher! Very down to earth and fun. Yet very intelligent! Pam and I had a blast! Dan Ives, Ellsworth KS
  • Jeff, thank you so much!  I got the paper yesterday and was so excited!  It turned out beautiful.  I sure want to do it again, under your supervision.  You are a terrific teacher. BV, Kansas City MO
  • Thank you so much for a memorable day and the insight into papermaking.  The walk through the woods was a bonus, and the impromptu exchange with Rosemary Menninger a double-bonus!  I love my papers and hope Nancy, Ann and I can get it together enough to offer a UFM class here in Manhattan sometime within the foreseeable future.  We'll let you know if we need to purchase supplies.  We'll all have to call upon our courage if we're to do this...  but it might be fun. KH, Manhattan, KS
  • The day in the woods making paper from Kansas plants was wonderful. I am still feeling the excitement of dropping the cooked pulp off the screen and seeing the amazing result. I haven't figured it out yet, but I am hoping I can create a small decoration out of the assortments of paper for each place setting at my Thanksgiving table.CL, Topeka, KS

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