The Point
One of my favorite places at the PGT is The Point; a rocky bluff overlooking Hillers Creek.
Maidenhair Fern
The leaves of this fern form a graceful, fan-like pattern. At the PGT you can find Maidenhair Ferns in moist, rich, cool soil along the slopes of Hiller’s Creek.
Maidenhair Fern
You can find patches of this elegant fern growing in shady spots near rocky bluffs along Hiller’s Creek.
Christmas Fern
I found this native fern growing on a dry wooded slope. When I looked at the underside of a frond, I found the spore clusters. This one was in the … Continued
Christmas Fern
Some people think the leaflets on this fern resemble Christmas stockings or a winter sleigh; hence it’s name. More likely is that it’s one of the few woodland plants still … Continued
Lichen Bluff
Visitors to the Prairie Garden Trust are always surprised to see rocky bluffs and steep hillsides. We call this Lichen Bluff because is is covered with some fabulous lichen. In … 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
First Fern Walk
Dennis Figg helps identify a fern Yesterday we had the first PGT Fern Walk. Dennis Figg, a biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation led the walk that took us … Continued