Jacob’s Ladder
The rush of spring wildflowers continues; I’m finding new ones every day. This is one I found blooming at the base of the bluffs along Hiller’s Creek.
Mayapple
The large leaves of this native plant resemble umbrellas. I found a large colony of them yesterday along the sidewalk in the woods near the Prairie Garden Trust Visitor Center.
Indian Paintbrush
All the early wildflowers I’ve been finding this spring have been in the woods. Indian Paintbrush is an exception; I’m finding it blooming now in the prairie. Not only does … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are the most spectacular of the native, flowering trees. They are especially attractive now with their clouds of white flowers, but they are beautiful in all seasons. At the … Continued
Redbud Blossoms
The rose-purple flowers of this native tree can be found now in the understory of open woodlands at the PGT. Look for them in the woods just east of the … Continued