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.
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
Hooded Merganser
Walking around the Lotus Ponds yesterday we got a good look at this spectacular duck. I hope it stays and nests here. They’ve used our Wood Duck Nest Boxes in … Continued
Water Lily Pads
Even though we had a killing frost this week, the lily pads are still floating on the ponds. The warmth of the water must have protected them. The copper color … Continued
Fall Creek
Fall colors reflect off calm water on Hiller’s Creek. We call this spot along the creek the Swimming Hole.
Bald Cypress
Cypress needles are turning a rich copper color this week as they get ready to fall off. At the PGT the best place to see Bald Cypress trees is on … Continued
Tree Trunk Reflection
Morning light through the sycamores reflects off the calm water on Hiller’s Creek.
Water Lily
Many wildflowers bloom only for a week or two and are then done for the season. In contrast, Water Lilies start blooming in May and only quit in October after … Continued