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.
Maple Leaves
Some of the Sugar Maples are still showing good color, but many of them have already dropped their leaves. This is not being a very good year for fall color … Continued
American Beautyberry
Beautyberry is a native shrub that has bright violet berries. Because the fruits are so attractive these shrubs are often used as an ornamental in gardens. At the PGT you … Continued
Bald Cypress
Cypress needles are turning a rich copper color this week as they get ready to fall off. At the PGT the best place to see Bald Cypress trees is on … Continued
Best Fall Color
The winner for the best fall color this year goes to Aromatic Sumac. This native shrub has been looking great for several weeks. On my walk yesterday I found that … Continued
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
Maple Leaves
Sugar maples are showing very good color right now. I’m still waiting to see what the oaks are going to do. Oaks are the most common tree in our forest, … Continued
Serviceberry
Another small native tree that’s showing some great color now is Serviceberry. If you catch the sun just right so that the leaves are backlit, the color can be intense. … Continued