First Blush of Fall Color
Dogwoods are one of the best trees for fall color, with leaves turning a brilliant reddish purple. This week I’ve seen just a hint of red in a few leaves. … Continued
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
Open Woods
The woods are still green, but not much longer. Fall colors should start to appear in a couple weeks. This picture was taken at the PGT along the southern edge … Continued
Reindeer Moss
Reindeer Moss isn’t a moss at all. It’s a lichen that forms a pale blue-grey ground cover over rocky areas. In this picture there’s also some dark green moss. At … Continued
Maidenhair Fern
You can find patches of this elegant fern growing in shady spots near rocky bluffs along Hiller’s Creek.
Willowleaf Sunflower
The pattern created by the leaves of this wildflower caught my eye. These tall sunflowers are blooming now with many small yellow blossoms, but the thing that’s striking about this … Continued
Rose Mallow
These spectacular wildflowers have been blooming since July. Clearly they are on the way out, but there are still some of these native hibiscus blooming. At the Prairie Garden Trust … 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
Jack-in-the-Pulpit Fruit
Walking through the woods last week I saw a patch of bright red berries mixed in the underbrush. These are the fruits of Jack-in-the-Pulpit, an ephemeral spring wildflower. Finding these … Continued