Maple Leaf Carpet
The rain and wind this week knocked many leaves down. It’s rained enough that the ground is soggy.
Wild Blackberry
The blackberry leaves are changing color as the growing season is coming to a close. We should have our first killing frost in the next few weeks.
Lotus Leaves
The Lotus are done blooming for the season, but the leaves are still attractive. Here they are backlit by the morning sun. To see the lotus at the Prairie Garden … Continued
Cattails
Cattail leaves create a simple and appealing pattern. At the PGT you can find them along the edges of the lakes and ponds, often with a Red-winged blackbird nearby.
Wild Ginger
This is what you can see along the trail in Butternut Bottom; new foliage with a variety of textures and patterns.
End of Season
The wildflowers are nearly gone and many of the leaves have fallen. I’m going to stop posting images from the PGT until next Spring. The Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) closes … Continued
Maple Leaves
Sugar maples are showing very good color right now. I’m still waiting to see what the oaks are going to do. Oaks are the most common tree in our forest, … Continued
Water on Lotus Leaf
Walking after a rain shower yesterday I noticed beads of water on the lotus leaves. I’ve read that lotus plants have a waxy surface that causes the water to bead … Continued