Water Drops
After drought conditions for two months we’ve just had the heaviest rain that we’ve seen since we moved here in 1970; over 11-inches in two days.
Rain on the Prairie
The drought is over. We’ve had over 10-inches of rain in the past 2 days. The prairie grasses should grow quickly now that they’ve been watered.
Cardinal Flower
The best place to see hummingbirds now, besides our hummingbird feeder is at this wildflower. Hummingbirds love it. I saw the first blooms this week. The best place to find … Continued
Sweet Coneflower
This is the most common yellow flower blooming at the prairie at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) right now. They’ve really come out after the rains recently.
Resurrection Fern
During dry spells this fern curls up its fronds and appears desiccated, grey-brown and dead. After some rain, the fern will uncurl and reopen, appearing to “resurrect.”
Lichen and Moss
There’s some beautiful lichen and moss on the rocky bluffs at the PGT. To appreciate them you’ll want to get down on your hands and knees. Warning: Be careful not … Continued
Sweet Coneflower
Identifying yellow prairie wildflowers is tricky. This one is called Sweet Coneflower. It looks a lot like Black-eyed Susan, but it’s much taller.
Prairie Flowers
Despite a dry year the landscape is green and there are lots of wildflowers blooming here at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). This picture was taken at Potter’s Lake which … Continued
Indigo Bunting
This is one of the most common birds that you’ll hear singing at the PGT. It sings all day long. The edges of Indigo Prairie is a good place to … Continued