Water Lily
The Water Lilies are just starting to bloom. The will continue to bloom until there is a killing frost this fall. Water Lilies are among the most photogenic of the … Continued
Cattails
Cattail leaves create a simple and appealing pattern. At the PGT you can find them along the edges of the lakes and ponds, often with a Red-winged blackbird nearby.
Blue Flag Iris
This week I’ve started to find these blossoms along water’s edge at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). This is a native wild iris.
Crested Iris
This short but showy iris is a native wildflower that can be found in the central and eastern parts of our country. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) you can … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
The dogwoods have just about finished flowering. They’ve looked great for the past month. Their bloom time is much longer than most flowing trees. A good place to see them … Continued
Creek Bank South
This is Hiller’s Creek, the main body of water that flows through the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). This is a magical time of year to take walks along the edge … Continued
American Basswood
The newly emerged leaves in the forest are a fresh green color. Here the sunshine makes them glow.
Blue Wild Indigo
The Indigo is starting to bloom. The large flower spikes are hard to miss as you walk along the mowed paths in the prairies.
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are my favorite flowering tree and now is the time to enjoy them. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) the best place to see them is along the edges … Continued