Dogwood Fall Color
The Flowering Dogwood trees have been showing great fall color for over a month, and they are still going. These trees are on the southern and western edges of Indigo … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
The dogwoods are at peak fall color now. The best place to see them is in the woods south of Indigo Prairie. Notice the flower buds that are ready to open … Continued
Dogwood Leaves
A few of the Flowering Dogwoods are showing some fall color, but most trees are still green. Peak fall color should be in a couple weeks.
Lotus Leaves
The American Lotus has finished blooming, but the round umbrella-like leaves are still putting on quite a show. Here I captured the huge leaves backlit by the morning sun. This … Continued
Blue Lobelia
This late-blooming native wildflower can be found along Hiller’s Creek and other wet places. It grows on stalks up to 3-feet tall.
Cedar Bluff
This outcrop is a favorite place to stop on walks down to Hiller’s Creek. Post Oaks and Blackjack Oaks manage to survive in the thin rocky soil.
Bur Oak Acorns
Acorns are starting to appear in the oak trees. Burr Oak acorns are easy to identify with their fringed, burry cups and large size. They are the largest acorns of … Continued
Prairie Grass
With the warmer weather the prairie grasses are starting to take off. Unlike lawn grasses, which tend to prefer it cool, prairie grasses thrive in the heat.