Lily Pads
Water Lily, Nymphaea odorata Reflections of fall color surround the Water Lily leaves. This was taken at the Lotus Ponds at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Last Water Lillies
Water Lily, Nymphaea odorata On a walk at the PGT this afternoon there were just a couple of Water Lilies blooming. It’s the end of the season and they are … Continued
Sugar Maple
Sugar Maple, Acer saccharum Maples always have great fall color. A few are showing good color now but there should be a lot more to see in a week or … Continued
Bobwhite Quail
Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus It’s common to hear or see Quail on walks at the PGT, they thrive here. However, elsewhere they are becoming increasingly uncommon. I often see … Continued
Monarch’s Not Endangered
Monarch, Danaus plexippus was happy to read in Science today that International Union for Conservation of Nature has decided monarchs are not “endangered.” Instead, they are “vulnerable” because a recent … Continued
Prairie Sunrise
Indian Grass, Sorghastrum nutans The tufts shown here are the seed heads of Indian Grass catching the first rays of light at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Dogwood Leaves
Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida The forest is still pretty green around here, but I’m seeing more hints of fall color, especially yellows and golds. Flowering Dogwood is starting to change … Continued
Virginia Creeper
Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia Walking south of the PGT Visitor Center I found a brightly colored vine on the trunk of a Persimmon tree. Many people kill vines because they … Continued
Deciduous Holly
Deciduous Holly, Ilex decidua Lorna pointed out the bright red holly berries on our way to the mailbox today. Bluebirds and Mockingbirds love eating them. This native shrub is also … Continued