Lichen Bluff
One of my favorite places at the PGT is The Point. From there you can see this rocky bluff overlooking Hillers Creek.
Clouded Sulphur Butterfly
This is a common yellow butterfly at the PGT. I’ve been seeing a lot of them the past few weeks. Like many butterflies they are feeding on the asters.
61 Mushrooms
We have a lot of different mushrooms at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). Malissa Briggler has found over 61 different species on the walks she has lead here. Malissa is … Continued
Smooth Sumac
Fall has just started and we are starting to get hints of fall color. Sumacs are one of the most reliable shrubs for color display. At the PGT a good … Continued
Lotus Leaves
Even though the Lotus has finished blooming, their huge round leaves are still on display. To see the lotus at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT), follow the paved sidewalk to … Continued
Prairie Sunrise
The tufts shown here are the seed heads of Indian Grass catching the first rays of light at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Virginia Creeper Fruit
This weekend I noticed ripe berries on Virginia Creeper. The blue fruits of this native vine are attractive, but not edible; at least not to us. However, several kinds of … Continued
Acorns Falling
Acorns have started falling this week, I’m seeing a lot of them scattered on the trails through the woods. I also hear them as they hit our roof and deck. … Continued
Thalia Leaves
The leaves of this tall native plant have a tropical look to them. It likes to have wet feet, so you should look for it along the edges of the … Continued