Green Haze
As the leaves first appear in the spring forest I call it a green haze. The truth is that there are many colors besides green in this early growth: yellows, … Continued
Hickory Buds
When hickory buds first burst open they resemble flowers. The buds attract insects which attracts birds like this Blue-winged Warbler.
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are at peak bloom now. They look fabulous, but there aren’t as many blooms as usual this year.
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are opening up and starting to bloom. They are my favorite native flowering tree.
Wild Plum
The plums have just started blooming at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). There are thickets of these small native trees in the prairies and along the edges of the woods.
Serviceberry
This small native tree has just started blooming at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). You can find it on the rocky bluffs over Hillers Creek and in the edge of … Continued
Redbud Blossoms
Redbuds are just starting to bloom. These small native trees bloom in early spring, just when you need them. However, they don’t live very long; many decline after 20 years … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
It’s cold and snowing outside this morning but in a month Dogwoods will start blooming. I’m ready!