Sassafras Fruit
The dark blue fruits on bright red stalks appear now, but you’ll be lucky to find them. Usually the birds strip sassafras fruit off the trees before you get a … Continued
Smooth Sumac
Fall has just started and we are starting to get hints of fall color. Sumacs are one of the most reliable shrubs for color display. At the PGT a good … Continued
Lotus Leaves
Even though the Lotus has finished blooming, their huge round leaves are still on display. To see the lotus at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), follow the paved sidewalk to … Continued
Prairie Sunrise
The tufts shown here are the seed heads of Indian Grass catching the first rays of light at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Acorns Falling
Acorns have started falling this week, I’m seeing a lot of them scattered on the trails through the woods. I also hear them as they hit our roof and deck. … Continued
Thalia Leaves
The leaves of this tall native plant have a tropical look to them. It likes to have wet feet, so you should look for it along the edges of the … Continued
Wild Persimmon
Persimmons are beginning to ripen and as they drop, they are being eaten by many kinds of mammals, including our dog Katy; she loves them. At the PGT you’re most … Continued
Purple Coneflower
Most of the coneflowers have gone to seed, but there are still some blooming in the plantings around the PGT visitor center and along the edges of the prairie.