Monty Don’s BBC American Gardens features the PGT
The first of Monty Don’s BBC Show on American Gardens was shown today in England. Amazingly the first garden they discuss and visit is the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). There … Continued
Prairie Grass
With the warmer weather the prairie grasses are starting to take off. Unlike lawn grasses, which tend to prefer it cool, prairie grasses thrive in the heat.
Pond Grass
Sunlight falling on this patch of grass reveals a pleasing mix of pastel colors. I came across this on a morning walk going past one of the ponds at the … Continued
Spring Planting
We got a bunch of new native plants from Merv Wallace at Missouri Wildflowers Nursery yesterday. Neil and Matt are going to plant these wildflowers and grasses around the PGT … Continued
Indian Grass
The grasses in the prairie are especially showy right now. With all the rain we’ve had this year they seem taller than normal. The problem is that they flop into … Continued
Fall Color Early
Big Bluestem, (Andropogon gerardii) Even though it is not Fall yet, the grasses in the prairie are starting to show some good Fall color. This morning I walked the 43-acre … Continued
PGT Grasses & Sedges Walk Canceled
Indian Grass, (Sorghastrum nutans) The Grasses & Sedges Walk scheduled for Saturday August 18th has been canceled. The severe drought isn’t giving us much to look at. Normally mid-August is … Continued
Beak Grass
Beak Grass, (Diarrhena obovata) Beak Grass should be used more in native gardens. It is an attractive native grass that is well behaved and has a very attractive shape. In … Continued
Little Bluestem
Little Bluestem, (Schizachyrium scoparium) I love Little Bluestem; it is one of my favorite native grasses. This time of year it is magical if you catch it with the sun … Continued