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.
Spiderwort
Spiderworts started blooming in the prairies this week. They will continue to put on a show through July.
Lowbush Blueberry
Wild blueberries are starting to ripen. You can find these low shrubs growing along the bluffs above Hillers Creek. The flowers and berries are easy to miss because they are … Continued
Blue Wild Indigo
Wild Indigo is blooming in the prairies now. There’s a similar wildflower called Yellow Wild Indigo that you can see blooming in the gardens around the PGT Visitor Center.
White Oak
Oaks are my favorite trees, especially when they are allowed to become majestic. White Oaks are the most abundant tree at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Black Willow
New willow leaves glow in the sunshine and reflect off the surface of Beaver Lake.
Water Lily
The Water Lilies are just starting to bloom. The will continue to bloom until there is a killing frost this fall. Water Lilies are among the most photogenic of the … Continued