You will have passed by then from prairie gardens into a wilder and less domesticated place.

For example, a seaside garden that contends with salt and sand may be typical of Long Island while prairie gardens may be exemplary of the Midwest, she said.

After inheriting her parents' smallholding in West Sussex, she and Paul seized the opportunity to create their own prairie garden, with a view to opening up to the public.

The site features interpretive exhibits, sculptures, year-round walking trails, a dock, a canoe beach, a native prairie garden and a riverside amphitheatre for performances and events.

Wendy Park at Whiskey Island opened to the public in 2005, and includes sand volleyball courts, a prairie garden, and a restaurant/bar.

The arboretum contains native trees, a prairie garden, shrub roses, ornamental grasses, and annual and perennial beds.

The flowers are produced in June, adding color to the prairie garden.

Museum grounds are home to natural prairie gardens, a Victorian-style fountain, and a gazebo overlooking the river.

Industry has even grander prairie gardens.

A prairie garden is a garden primarily consisting of plants from a prairie.