About Dogwood Forest
Sacred Earth Arts is an established community that gathers to support and grow these practices together, be a unique source of love, acknowledgement, and nourishment, and honor a symbiotic relationship with the planet’s living energies.
About Us
Dogwood Forest
Dogwood Forest is located in the Quindaro Bluffs at the edge of Kansas City, because of its close proximity to the river is host to diverse native species of plants and animals.
There are a number of different ecosystems on the property from a boggy pond and moist woods to native Kansas prairie.
The Garden at Dogwood Forest
The Garden at Dogwood Forest is an orchard specializing in blueberries, elderberries, blackberries, raspberries, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, figs, and other fruits, as well as herbs and indigenous plants. We practice organic and regenerative farming.
This year, we’re inviting visitors to join our You-Pick program and Blueberry Pickers Group. To stay updated, join our Dogwood Garden Club on Facebook. Because the blueberry area is only half an acre, reservations are first-come, first-served to ensure everyone has plenty to pick and enjoy.
In addition to blueberries, you can pick elderberries in season. The property also features 35 acres of forest, a medicine garden, a sculpture garden (For the Forest), a restored prairie, and you can purchase Regina’s handmade salves, low-sugar jellies, vinegars, soaps, and tea blends.
Regenerative Farming
Rick Mareske employs regenerative farming techniques to cultivate fruit trees and berries, going beyond conventional organic practices. He enriches the soil with bark mulch, which breaks down through microbial activity and active mycelium, and uses biochar to increase the soil’s water and nutrient retention.
Reintroducing native forbs and grasses into the pasture is not only aesthetically pleasing but highly functional, supporting beneficial insects that rely on the timing of specific blooms. Rick utilizes techniques such as solarization, controlled burning, planting, seeding, and weeding, encouraging a diverse array of species to bloom throughout the growing season.
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123-456-7890