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
BBC Film Crew at PGT
A crew of 7 from the BBC was at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) yesterday filming a TV show about American Gardens. The focus was on what’s unique about American … Continued
Wildflower Walk Saturday May 19, 2018
Just a reminder that Spring Wildflower Walk begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Prairie Garden Trust visitor center. Tim Smith, former botanist and ombudsman at … Continued
Sunny Wildflower Walk
Botanist Tim Smith shared stories of flowers and trees on a beautiful morning with about 40 visitors walking the PGT on May 27. We split into two groups (Henry Domke … Continued
New Display Helps You Explore
We just put up the new map display on the porch at the PGT Center, along with the map brochures. In a few weeks we hope to install the new … Continued
Monarchs on PGT Asters
Monarch butterflies paused on their flight south for a nectar break on our fall-blooming asters. The purple New England Aster stands out in the patches of prairie plants this time … Continued
Wild Black Raspberries…for the birds?
How do you know when the wild black raspberries are ripe? A short walk at the PGT makes it obvious. I’m not sure which bird(s) perched here, but clearly we’re … Continued
New Valley Overlook – Place to Pause
I could sit in this spot at the edge of the savanna bluffs at the PGT forever. Listening to the tanager and wood thrush, watching for herons, enjoying whatever flowers … Continued
Peter Raven joins PGT Board
Today Peter Raven agreed to join the Board of Trustees at the Prairie Garden Trust. Peter has been tremendously helpful by connecting us with many people and organizations. He initiated … Continued
New Walk along the Lilies
Thanks to the design of Jen Sieradzki, horticulturist for the PGT, a new path is in the works at the Lotus Pond area. Plants will be added in September, but … Continued