Big Bluestem
Early morning sunshine lights up new blades of grass. This time of year, I like to take my walks early to avoid the heat and humidity. Another advantage of early … Continued
Indian Grass
The prairie grasses are starting to take off now that summer is here. One of the most common at the Prairie Garden Trust is Indian Grass.
Wild Rye
I’m starting to see Wild Rye emerge. It’s one of the more attractive native grasses and can be found scattered along the edges of the mowed trails at the PGT.
Big Bluestem
The silhouette created by the leaves of this prairie grass caught my eye. At the PGT the best place to see Big Bluestem is in the prairie surrounding Beaver Lake.
Switchgrass
The wind blowing through the Switchgrass created a pattern that caught my eye. At the PGT the best place to see Switchgrass is in low spots along the edge of … Continued
Big Bluestem
The colors and pattern created by this native prairie grass caught my eye. At the PGT the best place to see Big Bluestem is in the prairie surrounding Beaver Lake.
Little Bluestem
Bright sunshine illuminates this native grass and brings out a wonderful range of colors. The best place to see Little Bluestem at the PGT is at The Savanna and in … Continued
Big Bluestem
The colorful pattern created by the tall stalks of this grass caught my eye. One problem at the PGT now is that the tall prairie grasses lean into the paths. … Continued
Big Bluestem
The prairie grasses are in full bloom now. This is Big Bluestem. I like the simple pattern created by the flower clusters. One of the best places to find Big … Continued