Shagbark Hickory
Shagbark Hickory, Carya ovata Hickory leaves are turning bright yellow this week. The oaks are still green. Oak and hickory are the dominant trees in our forest.
Dogwood Leaves
Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida Flowering Dogwoods are showing great color right now. If you come to walk at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) I suggest exploring the woods on the … Continued
Lily Pads
Water Lily, Nymphaea odorata Reflections of fall color surround the Water Lily leaves. This was taken at the Lotus Ponds at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Last Water Lillies
Water Lily, Nymphaea odorata On a walk at the PGT this afternoon there were just a couple of Water Lilies blooming. It’s the end of the season and they are … Continued
Sugar Maple
Sugar Maple, Acer saccharum Maples always have great fall color. A few are showing good color now but there should be a lot more to see in a week or … Continued
Bobwhite Quail
Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus It’s common to hear or see Quail on walks at the PGT, they thrive here. However, elsewhere they are becoming increasingly uncommon. I often see … Continued
Monarch’s Not Endangered
Monarch, Danaus plexippus was happy to read in Science today that International Union for Conservation of Nature has decided monarchs are not “endangered.” Instead, they are “vulnerable” because a recent … Continued
Prairie Sunrise
Indian Grass, Sorghastrum nutans The tufts shown here are the seed heads of Indian Grass catching the first rays of light at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Dogwood Leaves
Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida The forest is still pretty green around here, but I’m seeing more hints of fall color, especially yellows and golds. Flowering Dogwood is starting to change … Continued