Cedar Bluff
This outcrop is a favorite place to stop on walks down to Hiller’s Creek. Post Oaks and Blackjack Oaks manage to survive in the thin rocky soil.
History of the Prairie Garden Trust
400 million years ago – The PGT was at the edge of the sea and contained a huge coral reef. Today a 200-foot slab of fossilized coral reef lays exposed … Continued
Favorite Places
One of my favorite places at the PGT is “The Point”. It is a rocky outcrop that overlooks the Hiller’s Creek Valley. This morning I got this photo of a … Continued
350 Million Year Old Sculpture
Bill Knight has created a wonderful sculpture for us. By cutting, grinding and polishing he has created a gorgeous sculpture. It stands about 19-inches tall and must weigh over 50-pounds. … Continued
North Side of The Point
North Side of The Point Overcast days can help bring out rich colors in the landscape. Here is a picture that I took this morning. The skies were completely cloudy … Continued
Rock Shelter Color
Indian Rock Shelter I took this snapshot of the Indian Rock Shelter under The Point this afternoon. I stopped there on my way home from a picnic lunch along Hillers … Continued
What kind of rocks are these?
George Davis with Lorna photographing rocks at The Point George Davis helped Lorna identify rocks at the PGT today. His enthusiasm had me looking at the rocks more carefully than … Continued
Rocks in Gardens
Merv Wallace building the Rock Pond I like rocks in gardens. If rocks are place properly they can enhance the look of a garden. They also give a sense of … Continued