Flowering Dogwood
A closeup look into the heart of a dogwood blossom. The flowers are actually the tiny, yellowish green cluster in the center. They are surrounded by four showy, white, petal-like … Continued
Jacob’s Ladder
The rush of spring wildflowers continues; I’m finding new ones every day. This is one I found blooming at the base of the bluffs along Hiller’s Creek.
Downy Phlox
I found this wildflower in bloom yesterday as I walked through the woodland trails at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). This is a favorite nectar source of hummingbirds, which should … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are the most spectacular of the native, flowering trees. They are especially attractive now with their clouds of white flowers, but they are beautiful in all seasons. At the … Continued
Bird’s-Foot Violet
This beautiful wildflower is blooming now on the rocky bluffs above Hiller’s Creek. The best place to find them is along the path to The Point. The common name refers … Continued
Redbud Blossoms
The rose-purple flowers of this native tree can be found now in the understory of open woodlands at the PGT. Look for them in the woods just east of the … Continued
Hillers Creek
This is the main creek at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). It meanders through rich forests and is lined by rocky bluffs.
Snowy Landscape
We got a few inches of snow yesterday. This shows the woods just east of the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) visitor center. The PGT is closed during the winter but … Continued
Chinkapin Oak
This picture was taken along the path just above Pawpaw path by Hillers Creek. The contrast between the background and foreground helps this image “sing”. The trees in the background … Continued
More Invasive Exotics
Despite years of working hard to find and destroy invasive exotic plants at the PGT, their variety and numbers are increasing. An ideal time to find exotics is now; before … Continued