Obedient Plant
I found the pink blossoms of this native plant along Hiller’s Creek last week. It likes to grow in the moist soil along creeks or ponds. It’s called obedient plant … Continued
Spicebush Fruit
The fruits on Spicebush are beginning to ripen and turn red. They won’t last long, because the birds love them. Spicebush is a native shrub that grows in thickets in … Continued
Blue Dasher
Dragonflies are unusual in many ways, but I find their eyes to be especially amazing. Their huge bulging eyes give them extraordinarily good eyesight, probably better than any other insect. … Continued
Rose Turtlehead
This wildflower with pink blooms can be found blooming now in places with organically rich, moist soil. I took this picture along the edge of Beaver Lake, near the Bald … Continued
Walking the Creek
One of my favorite walks is along Hiller’s Creek. Because it’s got a rock bottom there are endless small stones to pick up and wonder about. Pieces of fossil coral, … Continued
Sneezeweed
There are many different kinds of yellow daisy-like wildflowers blooming now. This one is called Sneezeweed and it’s just started flowering. Despite its reputation and name, it doesn’t cause allergies. … Continued
Rose Mallow
Rose Mallow is a native hibiscus that’s looking unusually good right now. At the edge of the ponds there are large colonies of these tall wildflowers with huge blooms that … Continued
Lotus Pods
July was the peak month for lotus blooms. Now the flower petals are dropping, revealing the seed pods. To see the lotus at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), follow the … Continued
Water on Lotus Leaf
Walking after a rain shower yesterday I noticed beads of water on the lotus leaves. I’ve read that lotus plants have a waxy surface that causes the water to bead … Continued
Hiller’s Creek Reflection
The tall trees arching over calm water create an appealing reflection. We’ve had a lot of rain this year and the creeks have more water than normal. This is Hiller’s … Continued