First Blush of Fall Color
Dogwoods are one of the best trees for fall color, with leaves turning a brilliant reddish purple. This week I’ve seen just a hint of red in a few leaves. … Continued
Smooth Sumac
Now that September’s here, we are starting to get a hint of fall color. Sumacs are one of the most reliable shrubs for color display. At the PGT a good … Continued
Dogwood Fall Color
The Flowering Dogwood trees have been showing great fall color for over a month, and they are still going. These trees are on the southern and western edges of Indigo … Continued
Hillers Creek
This is the main creek at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). It meanders through rich forests and is lined by rocky bluffs.
Flowering Dogwood
The dogwoods are at peak fall color now. The best place to see them is in the woods south of Indigo Prairie. Notice the flower buds that are ready to open … Continued
Dogwood Leaves
A few of the Flowering Dogwoods are showing some fall color, but most trees are still green. Peak fall color should be in a couple weeks.
Bittersweet
American bittersweet is a native vine that has colorful, orange fruits that are the size of a pea. Berry-laden branches are great for Fall decorations. At the Prairie Garden Trust … Continued
Dogwood Leaves
Flowering Dogwoods have been showing great fall color for over 3-weeks and they’re still going strong. Since they put on an equally showy display in spring, I find them the … Continued
Dogwood Fall Color
Flowering Dogwoods are showing bright warm colors right now, but the larger trees haven’t turned yet. Usually this is when the forests in Missouri show peak fall color.
Tree Trunk Reflection
Warm morning light in a stand of trees reflected off the calm water at Hiller’s Creek.