Grey-headed Coneflower
These yellow wildflowers are just starting to bloom. When they are at their peak in a few weeks there will be thousands of blooms in the prairies at the Prairie … Continued
Queen Anne’s Lace
This wildflower is so well-known and widespread that most people assume it’s native; however, it’s an exotic that was introduced into the United States from Europe. At the PGT we … Continued
Prickly Pear
This cactus is blooming in a glade in the Eastern Valley at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). I got in very close to see the heart of the flower.
Lily Pads
Water Lily leaves always float on the surface of the water. In contrast, American Lotus leaves often rise above the surface of the water.
Dickcissel
A Dickcissel sang the entire time I was pruning trees in the prairie yesterday. Unfortunately a wasp appeared out of nowhere and stung me on the forehead. Ouch!
Black-eyed Susans
Even though we haven’t had enough rain the past month the landscape is green and there are lots of wildflowers blooming.
Canada Wild Rye
I’m starting to see the seed heads on Wild Rye. It’s one of the more attractive native grasses and can be found scattered along the edges of the mowed trails … Continued
Yellow-breasted Chat
This songbird likes to hang out in dense thickets, so you are more likely to hear it than see it. The songs of these birds are an odd, variable mixture … Continued