Queen Anne’s Lace
This wildflower is so well-known and widespread that most people assume it’s native; however, it’s an exotic that was introduced into the US from Europe. At the PGT we treat … Continued
Siberian Iris
At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) we feature native plants. This is an iris that my father planted near Farm Pond in the 1970s. Even though it’s exotic, we are … Continued
Yellow Iris
This iris used to be common at the PGT until we realized that it escapes from cultivation and becomes an invasive aquatic plant. We’ve been trying to eradicate if from … Continued
Queen Anne’s Lace
This wildflower is so well-known and widespread that most people assume it’s native; however, it’s an exotic that was introduced into the United States from Europe. At the PGT we … Continued
Round Hay Bales
One of the our fields is a hay field that still hasn’t been converted to native prairie grasses and flowers. This week a neighboring farmer is cutting it and putting … Continued
Chinkapin Oak
Majestic old oaks are my favorite trees. Over the past couple decades, we’ve planted about a thousand oaks. This summer I’m spending an hour or two each day inspecting the … Continued
Queen Anne’s Lace
Many love this wildflower for its large white flowers; others hate it as an invasive exotic. I’ve got mixed feelings. I know it’s not native here, but we haven’t found … Continued
Timothy Grass
Flower heads dancing in late day light. This remnant of exotic cool-season grass is left over from those who worked the land at the PGT in the early 20th century.