Wild Persimmon
Persimmons are flowering now, but it’s easy to miss the tiny blossoms. They are hidden behind leaves in branches above your head. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), you’re most … Continued
American Beautyberry
Beautyberry is a native shrub that has bright violet berries. Because the fruits are so attractive these shrubs are often used as an ornamental in gardens. At the PGT you … Continued
Best Fall Color
The winner for the best fall color this year goes to Aromatic Sumac. This native shrub has been looking great for several weeks. On my walk yesterday I found that … Continued
Aromatic Sumac
Native shrubs like this Aromatic Sumac are putting on a great color display right now, but the trees really haven’t started. At the PGT you’re most likely to find Aromatic … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
A few of the dogwoods have just started showing good fall color. Most of the trees are still green, but I’m seeing good color in Sumac and Virginia Creeper. To … Continued
Spicebush Fruit
The fruits on Spicebush are beginning to ripen and turn red. They won’t last long, because the birds love them. Spicebush is a native shrub that grows in thickets in … Continued
Sassafras Fruit
Yesterday the bright red stalks that holds the fruit of the Sassafras tree caught my eye. What a wonderful contrast to the dark blue fruits. Sassafras is a common small … Continued
Buttonbush
It’s remarkable how much this wildflower looks like SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. I’ve started to see the blooms of this native shrub this week along the edges of … Continued