Water Drops
Water Drops Up close, even a backyard weed can reveal a quiet beauty—tiny water drops glistening like hidden gems.
Spring Beauty
Spring Beauty, Claytonia virginica I’m starting to see some of the early spring wildflowers in the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). These are one of my favorites.
Redbud
Redbud, Cercis canadensis The redbuds are starting to bloom. The small magenta-pink blossoms can appear anywhere on the tree, even the trunk.
Bloodroot
Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis TodayI found the first wildflowers of the year in the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). Spring is here!
Field Sparrow
Field Sparrow, Spizella pusilla Spring migration has begun. This morning, I heard the first Field Sparrows of the season. I confirmed the song identified using the Merlin App.
Tiger Swallowtail
Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio glaucus Spring is just around the corner, and I’m excited to see moments like this—a butterfly feeding on crabapple blossoms. I love seeing moments like this in … Continued
Purple Coneflower
Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea This Purple Coneflower, the iconic prairie wildflower, will start appearing at the PGT in late spring.
Hillers Creek Panorama
Hillers Creek Spring’s on its way! This is what the PGT will look like in a couple of months—fresh, green, and peaceful.
Maidenhair Fern
Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum With its delicate, fan-shaped leaves, this fern has an elegant, almost weightless look. At the PGT, you’ll find Maidenhair Ferns growing along the slopes of Hiller’s … Continued
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis On sunny days recently I’m hearing the bluebirds sing. I’ve also seen them checking out the bluebird houses that we have here at the Prairie Garden … Continued