Crested Iris
This short but showy iris is a native wildflower that can be found in the central and eastern parts of our country. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) you can … Continued
Dogwoods
Flowering dogwoods are at peak bloom now in the woods at the the PGT. I’ve seen hundreds of trees in bloom on walks the past week.
White Trillium
So many spring wildflowers right now! To see them well it helps to get down on your hands-and-knees.
Dutchman’s Breeches
You can find these wildflowers blooming now on gentle slopes along streams. It gets its name from the flowers that dangle down. The flowers resemble pantaloons hanging upside down and … Continued
Mayapple
These wildflowers can be found now along many woodland paths at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). You have to lift up the leaves to see the showy white flower.
Spring Path
The newly emerged leaves make this a magical time of year. This shows the sidewalk that leads from the PGT Visitor Center to the Lotus Ponds. The PGT is a … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwoods are flowering now at the PGT. They should look great for the next couple weeks.
Parula Warbler
I found this tiny bird singing in a plum tree. More often I find them singing high up in sycamore trees along the creek.
Blue-winged Warbler
More birds are showing up every day. Just before a thunderstorm yesterday we found this warbler.