Virginia Creeper Fruit
This weekend I noticed ripe berries on Virginia Creeper. The blue fruits of this native vine are attractive, but not edible; at least not to us. However, several kinds of … Continued
Thalia Leaves
The leaves of this tall native plant have a tropical look to them. It likes to have wet feet, so you should look for it along the edges of the … Continued
Purple Coneflower
Most of the coneflowers have gone to seed, but there are still some blooming in the plantings around the PGT visitor center and along the edges of the prairie.
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods always have good fall color. Fall hasn’t arrived yet, but I’ve noticed a hint of fall color in a few of their leaves.
Maximilian Sunflower
These bright yellow native wildflowers have just started to appear on tall stalks. I found a clump of them blooming this week near our mailbox that’s 10-feet tall. They will … Continued
Honey Bee
Many insects get nectar from New England Asters. In addition to feeding butterflies and bees, New England Asters are an attractive native plant to add to your garden.
Monarch Butterfly
The New England Asters have just started blooming, right in time for Monarch butterfly migration. Many people know that milkweeds are good for Monarchs, but the word hasn’t gotten out … Continued
River Birch
The arching branches and backlit leaves of this tree caught my eye as we were walking along Hillers Creek. The best place to find River Birch at the PGT is … Continued
Purple Coneflower
Patches of coneflowers can still be seen now in the plantings around the PGT visitor center and along the edges of the prairie.