Downy Phlox
I found this wildflower in bloom yesterday as I walked through the woodland trails at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). This is a favorite nectar source of hummingbirds, which should … Continued
Blue-eyed Mary
Walking along Butternut Bottom yesterday we found a huge patch of this wildflower; it must have covered 2-acres. The bi-colored blossoms were putting on quite a show. Butternut Bottom is … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are the most spectacular of the native, flowering trees. They are especially attractive now with their clouds of white flowers, but they are beautiful in all seasons. At the … Continued
Wild Plum
There are many native trees blooming now. One that doesn’t get enough attention is wild plum. You can find it growing in pastures and thickets. It’s fast-growing and very ornamental.
Bird’s-Foot Violet
This beautiful wildflower is blooming now on the rocky bluffs above Hiller’s Creek. The best place to find them is along the path to The Point. The common name refers … Continued
Redbud Blossoms
The rose-purple flowers of this native tree can be found now in the understory of open woodlands at the PGT. Look for them in the woods just east of the … Continued
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
Why Invasive Exotics are Bad
Invasive exotics replace native plants by overwhelming them and taking over. This reduces the variety plants and animals and leaves us and the environment impoverished. One example is Bush Honeysuckle. … Continued
Possum Haw Berries
The bright red berries of Possumhaw (deciduous holly) have become more obvious now that the leaves have fallen. Birds, and a variety of small mammals (including opossums as the common … Continued