Partridge Pea
Partridge Pea, Chamaecrista fasciculata This short yellow wildflower is filling the prairie now, there are millions blooming at the PGT. It seems to be everywhere; I’ve never seen so many … Continued
Blazing Star
Blazing Star, Liatris scariosa There are a lot of wildflowers blooming now at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT); probably due to the ideal weather we’ve had this year.
Rock Creek Reflection
Hillers Creek Slow moving streams are a great place to find appealing reflections. This is Hiller’s Creek, the creek that meanders through the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). … Continued
Thistle
Thistle, Cirsium sp. Thistles have started to bloom this week. They are easy to grow wildflowers and are great for feeding butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and Goldfinches.
Chinkapin Oak
Chinkapin Oak, Quercus muehlenbergii Majestic old oaks are my favorite trees. Over the past couple decades, we’ve planted about a thousand oaks. I enjoy inspecting the trees and using a … Continued
Zabulon Skipper
Zabulon Skipper, Lon zabulon Skippers are a kind of butterfly with short stocky bodies covered in hairs, giving them a moth-like appearance. When at rest they typically hold their wings … Continued
Prairie Grass Dew
Prairie Grass Dew The rain this week creates sparkling dewdrops on the prairie grasses. The downside is that your pants get wet when you take a walk.