Burning Bush
Burning Bush, (Euonymus alatus) Twenty years ago we planted Burning Bush by our house because of its great fall color. However, after years of enjoying it we have started to … Continued
Katy Land Trust
Preston Lacy is the program coordinator for the Katy Land Trust. Preston stopped by today and as we explored the PGT he told me what the Katy Land Trust was … Continued
See the PGT on Google Earth
Screen Shot of Google Earth Google Earth is amazing! I tried it recently after George Kopp mentioned it and was amazed at the detailed view if offered. One thing that … Continued
Duncan Foss clearing down trees
Duncan clears a down tree This week the PGT Groundskeepers (Matt and Duncan) have been clearing some of the vistas. Over time what you see from the vistas (the “viewsheds“) … Continued
Mission, Vision and Values for the PGT
PGT Prairie As we work on totally revising the PGT website we want include some text to explain why we are here; what our goals are. This is what we … Continued
Too much of a good thing
Swamp Loosestrife, (Decodon verticillatus) Swamp Loosestrife thrived after we planted a cutting into the mud of Beaver Lake decades ago. We were delighted to see the skewered mounds of purple … Continued
We’ve Been Invaded!
Sericea lespedeza I was very sorry to find hundreds of Sericea lespedeza plants growing in with the warm season grasses on the 43-acre prairie today. I thought we only had … Continued
Deer Control
Sammy chews on a deer leg Many gardens in North America have deer problems. The way we are managing the PGT creates a perfect habitat for deer. Deer have not … Continued
Escaped Cows at the PGT
Ten cows escaped from a neighboring farm and have spent the last couple days with us. I’m sure they’ve been they have been enjoying tasting the wide range of native … Continued
Removing Fencerows
Brush pile with old fence posts and fence wire The PGT was farmed in the past and the land was divided and subdivided with fences. Those fencerows form persistent barriers … Continued