Emerging Leaves
Blackjack Oak, Quercus marilandica Watching leaves emerge in spring is magical. In a couple of weeks bare branches become fully leafed out. This is Blackjack Oak, one of the less … Continued
White Trillium
White Trillium, Trillium grandiflora So many woodland wildflowers right now! To see them well it helps to get down on your hands-and-knees.
Flowering Dogwood
Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida Dogwoods are at their peak now. I encourage you to come to the Prairie Garden Trust to enjoy them. The PGT is free and open to … Continued
Wild Geranium
Wild Geranium, Geranium maculatum There are a lot woodland wildflowers blooming now. You can find these in the woods just east of the PGT Visitor Center.
Blue-winged Warbler
Blue-winged Warbler, Vermivora cyanoptera I found this Warbler in a plum thicket just west of the PGT Center. First of the year.
Brown Thrasher
Brown Thrasher, Toxostoma rufum Yesterday I heard one of these birds calling from a thicket by our barn. They’ve just returned.
Upcoming PGT Walks for 2024
Please join us for a walk to learn more about nature. The walks are free and open to the public. However, registration is required. Limit 30. To register email visit@prairiegardentrust.org … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida Dogwoods are my favorite. We are lucky to have so many at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Flowering Dogwood
Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida The dogwoods have started to open up at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). In the next couple weeks there will be hundreds of trees in bloom.
Tiger Swallowtail
Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio glaucus With the spring flowers we’re seeing a lot of butterflies. This one is feeding on a crabapple. We’ve had 4-inches of rain this week, so they’ve … Continued