Indian Grass
The seed-heads of this native grass sparkles when backlit by sunshine. This is a picture taken in August at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Little Bluestem
Native grasses can have beautiful colors and texture. This picture was taken in October.
Snow on Indigo Prairie
We got about 6-inches of snow yesterday and more is falling. This is Indigo Prairie, just south of the PGT Visitor Center.
Little Bluestem
I remember taking this picture 17-years ago. I lay down in the prairie grasses and played with depth of focus, hoping to create an appealing abstract image. The best place … Continued
Big Bluestem
The pattern created by the backlit grass blades caught my eye. Big Bluestem and Indian Grass are the two most common grasses that you will see in the prairies at … Continued
Indigo Prairie
A summer shot of Blazing Star blooming on Indigo Prairie. This wildflower has tall colorful spikes that are very appealing to butterflies. Liatris pycnostachya
Indian Grass
The native grasses have lost most of their color, but their seed heads still sparkle when backlit by sunshine. This is Indian Grass, the most common tall grass at the … Continued
Little Bluestem
White, shining seed tufts appear this time of year on this grass. They are very attractive when backlit. The tufts remain all winter. The best place to see Little … Continued
Buckeye Butterfly
This Common Buckeye is feeding on New England Aster. New England Aster is one of the best wildflowers for butterflies because they bloom late in the Fall when other plants … Continued