Hillers Creek Late Summer
This is the main creek that runs through the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). It’s a shallow rock-bottomed creek that dries up if it hasn’t rained for awhile. This has been … Continued
Cardinal Flower
The best place to see hummingbirds now, besides our hummingbird feeder is this wildflower. Hummingbirds love it. I saw the first blooms this week. The best place to find Cardinal … Continued
Louisiana Waterthrush
On our picnic lunch yesterday in the Eastern Valley we heard our first spring warbler – a Louisiana Waterthrush. It looks drab, but the song is magical. It’s a series … 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
Cardinal Flower
The best place to see hummingbirds now, besides our hummingbird feeder is this wildflower. Hummingbirds love it. The best place to find Cardinal Flower at the PGT now is along … Continued
Lily Pad Sunrise
Reflections on calm water often catch my eye. Here, the green of the summer tree canopy is reflected on the surface of a pond. Also on the surface of the … Continued
Tall Bellflower
On our walks this week I’ve found a few patches of this showy native wildflower in shady spots along creeks. The star-shaped blue flowers are arranged around tall stalks.
Copper Iris
This week I’ve seen a few Copper Iris blooming at the edge of the ponds at the Prairie Garden Trust. This native Iris has a more flattened shape and lacks … Continued
Blue Flag Iris
I saw the first blooms of this wild iris yesterday along the edge of Potter’s Lake. This native wildflower is much better behaved than the invasive exotic Yellow Iris. Decades … Continued
